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Quercus robur Fastigiata Upright English Oak

English Oak

4 growers · 8 sizes · from $240.00 ex GST

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Upright English oak (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata') is the columnar form of English oak: the same lobed leaves and acorns on a tall, narrow tree whose branches rise steeply from the trunk. The ACT Government gives it 12 to 15 m tall and 6 m wide, against 20 m by 20 to 25 m for the species, and lists it for narrow streets and restricted sites.
Illustration of upright English oak (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'): the whole tree in summer leaf, tall and narrow, its branches rising steeply close to the trunk
Upright English oak (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'), the columnar habit
Type
Deciduous tree
Height
12 m to 18 m
Spread
3 m to 6 m
Flowers
Yellow-green, spring
Sun
Full sun
Drought
Tolerant
Frost
High frost tolerance
In Australia
Not native

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Wells Design Landscapes and Gardens300mmPrice shown to verified trade buyers. Sign in with your ABN to see it.
Winter Hill Tree Farm25LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
Winter Hill Tree Farm45LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
Winter Hill Tree Farm75LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
Winter Hill Tree Farm100LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
The Advanced Tree Company100L$240.00
Winter Hill Tree Farm200LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
The Advanced Tree Company200L$475.00
Winter Hill Tree Farm400LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
Winter Hill Tree Farm1000LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.
Alpine Treemovals200LPrice on application. Sign in to ask the grower.

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Growing upright English oak

Position. Full sun, by the ACT Government's sheet and the Missouri Plant Finder.

Soil. The ACT sheet says it grows well in most soils, from gravelly soils to good loams; the Missouri Plant Finder says it prefers moist, well-drained loams but adapts to a wide range of soils.

Climate. The ACT sheet says it grows well in Canberra, with high frost tolerance and drought tolerance. The Missouri Plant Finder ticks drought and urban conditions and gives USDA zones 5 to 8.

Growth and care. Slow to moderate, by the ACT sheet, which calls it long lived and says formative pruning may be needed to get a single trunk. The Missouri Plant Finder notes that seed-grown trees are not fully true to type and vary in form.

Pests. The Missouri Plant Finder says powdery mildew can be significant in humid climates; that is an American observation.

Using upright English oak

The ACT Government sheet lists it for avenue planting, urban parks and as a street tree in narrow spaces, suits areas with restricted space, and asks for at least 15 cubic metres of available soil, against 100 for the species. VicFlora says 'Fastigiata' is the cultivar grown as a street tree in Victoria. The Missouri Plant Finder lists it as a tall but narrow tree for small spaces where height is needed, and for accent, screens, streets and parks.

The ACT sheet rates its flammability very low, and says the cultivar was propagated from grafts in Germany in 1783.

What to check before you buy

Check the form: the Missouri Plant Finder says seed-grown trees are not fully true and vary in form, so ask the grower how the stock was raised. For street work, the guide to specifying and procuring trees covers how to buy advanced trees; the table above shows the sizes growers list. The ACT sheet warns that acorn drop can be a nuisance in pedestrian areas. The English oak page sets out the species' weed note. The guide to nursery plant quality sets out what to look for before stock leaves the grower.

Used forstreet and avenuehedging and screening

Prices are set by each grower and shown ex GST. Availability is confirmed by the grower at order.

Common questions

Who grows Quercus robur Fastigiata Upright English Oak wholesale in Australia?
4 wholesale growers list Quercus robur Fastigiata Upright English Oak on HortOS right now, each with their own pot sizes and trade prices. They are in Victoria and New South Wales. The growers are named on this page.
What pot sizes does Quercus robur Fastigiata Upright English Oak come in?
Growers on HortOS list Quercus robur Fastigiata Upright English Oak in 300mm, 25L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L, 400L and 1000L.
How do I order Quercus robur Fastigiata Upright English Oak from these growers?
HortOS is for the trade. Add the lines you want to a list and send it: each grower gets their part of the order by email, confirms what they have and quotes freight, and nothing is bought until you approve it. Listing, searching and ordering are free.
How wide does an upright English oak get?
The ACT Government sheet gives 12 to 15 m tall and 6 m wide. The Missouri Plant Finder gives 50 to 60 feet tall, about 15 to 18 m, and 10 to 20 feet, about 3 to 6 m, wide.
Is Quercus robur Fastigiata good for narrow streets?
The ACT Government sheet lists it as a street tree for narrow spaces and areas with restricted space, needing at least 15 cubic metres of available soil.
Does upright English oak come true from seed?
Not fully. The Missouri Plant Finder says seed-grown trees are not entirely true and often vary in form.
How fast does it grow?
Slow to moderate, by the ACT Government sheet, which calls it long lived and says formative pruning may be needed for a single trunk.
Where did the Fastigiata oak come from?
The ACT Government sheet says the cultivar was propagated from grafts in Germany in 1783; the species is from Europe.

Sources

The growers, sizes and prices above are live and change as lists arrive. Cite this page: HortOS, Upright English oak (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'), https://au.hortosapp.com/plants/quercus-robur-fastigiata-upright-english-oak.

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