Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' - 150-175 CM FTH. WHIP C10

Description
The Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® (Quercus palustris) is an upright, columnar, slender tree with decorative, brown fruits. The Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® also has dark green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres. The Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus palustris 'Pringreen'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive scarlet red autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® are dark green. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, columnar, slender.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Fruit
The brown fruits of Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'® are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'® are smooth.

Root
Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'® is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.