Quercus robur
‘Fastigiata’ (Upright English Oak) is a variety of the species that is native to central and northeastern
United States and southern Canada.
The
tree is deciduous, and key diagnostics include a distinct upright columnar
form, with many small, twiggy side branches. Leaves are alternate, simple, 3-4”
by 1-2”, oval, dark green, with little or no stem, distinctly scalloped edges,
persisting well into winter with orange to tan fall color.
Acorns are brown, oval, with flattened, rounded ends and a short blunt nib and
cup scales forming a fat warty surface over half the nut. Bark is dark brown,
furrowed, with shallow, flat, peeling ridge plates.
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| Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' - leaves and form. |
Quercus robur‘ Fastigiata’ requires little care once
established, but does best in good soil.
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| Winter - bare, ascending branches reveal the upright columnar shape. |
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| Spring - fresh, green, densely clustered leaves. |
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| Summer - attractive foliage and form under the hot Dublin sun. |
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| Fall - leaves turn bronzy orange. |
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