Streetspire® Oak
Quick Overview
Streetspire® Oak offers beautiful dark green foliage and will turn a handsome, rusty red in fall. It will then drop acorns, attracting a variety of wildlife. This tree is similar to the Crimson Spire™ Oak, however, Streetspire does not hold its brown foliage through winter. Its narrow, columnar form and short upsweeping branches provide a storm-resistant structure. Mildew resistant.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Streetspire® Oak offers beautiful dark green foliage and will turn a handsome, rusty red in fall. It will then drop acorns, attracting a variety of wildlife. This tree is similar to the Crimson Spire™ Oak, however, Streetspire does not hold its brown foliage through winter. Its narrow, columnar form and short upsweeping branches provide a storm-resistant structure. Mildew resistant.
Where to put it:
Streetspire® Oak is a great selection for narrow spaces in your yard or landscape. It’s often planted in rows to provide screening, a windbreak, or just to provide a formal look. Its columnar form is a perfect fit for narrow or confined spaces. Planted alone, in groves, or in rows, it’s the perfect vertical design element.
What it needs:
Streetspire® Oak prefers well-drained soil and about 6 - 8 hours of full sun per day. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Quercus robur x alba 'JFS-KW1QX' |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Shade |
Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
Mature Height | 45' |
Mature Spread | 15' |
Shape | Narrow/Columnar |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Red |
Flower Color | N/A |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Shade, Parkway/Street, Privacy/Screening |
Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Columnar, Unique, Great Fall Color, Proven Performer, Wide Branches Make it More Storm Resistant |