![]() ![]() This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. Skyrocket English Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 150 years or more think of this as a heritage tree for future generations! It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. Skyrocket English Oak will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. Skyrocket English Oak is recommended for the following landscape applications Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration It is a good choice for attracting squirrels to your yard. It has a narrowly conical to columnar shape, and a dense, medium texture. Common Name: English oak Type: Tree Family: Fagaceae Native Range: Western Asia, Europe Zone: 5 to 8 Height: 40.00 to 70.00 feet Spread: 40.00 to 70. Dark green to bluish green mildew resistant foliage and reddish fall color is inherited from the White Oak parentage, while the fastigiate growth habit is inherited from the English Oak parentage. This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. This is a deciduous tree which grows to 45 in height and stays narrow at 15. This columnar, tightly fastigiate hybrid of English and White Oak combines the best characteristics of both parents. Skyrocket English Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. However, the fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require occasional clean-up. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. ‘Skyrocket’ Skyrocket English oak: 35 x 10: Med: More columnar form of Fastigiate English oak: Quercus: robur x alba ‘Crimschmidt’ Crimson Spire oak: 40 x 15: Low-Med: Dark green foliage in summer rusty red fall color not susceptible to iron chlorosis holds leaves into winter: Quercus: robur x alba ‘JFS-KW1QX’ Street Spire oak. Skyrocket English Oak is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. An extremely beautiful tall tree with a narrowly columnar habit of growth, ideal for articulation or formal screening in the home landscape extremely tough and adaptable, faster growing than other oaks ![]()
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