Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' - 20-25HO RB FEATH

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 the Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® are dark green. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall. Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Pin oak 'Green Pillar'® is an upright, columnar and slender growing tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 ground 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.