About
A deciduous, columnar tree with a strong central leader and verticle side branches, spreading slightly with age. The leaves are 15cm long, glossy, deeply lobed, green in spring and summer and turning scarlet to reddish brown in autumn.
About the genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens
ToxicityPets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationThis tall, narrow deciduous tree will grow in most deep well-drained acid to neutral soils but will not tolerate chalk or limestone. This tree is ideal for planting in avenues or as a street tree.
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, sowing as soon as ripe, in a cold frame but may not come true to type. Grafting can be carried out in mid-autumn or early winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to gall wasps and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus