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Quercus robur 'Skinny Genes'-Columnar Oak-Urban Landscape Choice 15 Gallon

Quercus robur 'Skinny Genes'-Columnar Oak-Urban Landscape Choice 15 Gallon

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Quercus robur 'Skinny Genes'

Quercus robur 'Skinny Genes'

Description

The Quercus robur 'Skinny Genes' is a unique cultivar of the English Oak, known for its narrow, columnar growth habit. This makes it an excellent choice for urban landscapes or smaller gardens where space is limited. Its elegant structure and dense foliage provide year-round interest.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a vertical accent in garden designs, street plantings, or as a privacy screen. It can also be used in large containers for patios or terraces.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Quercus robur 'Skinny Genes'
  • Common Name Common Name: Skinny Genes Hybrid Oak
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Up to 40 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, when young
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other columnar trees, shrubs, and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first few years.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil but adaptable to various soil types.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Ensure the root flare is visible at the soil surface.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases, treat as necessary.
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