This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. 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. Crimson Spire will withstand high winds much better than softer wooded narrow trees.
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This is a strong wooded tree that grows moderately fast. The leaves will turn brown and may or may not persist through winter depending on weather conditions. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. The lovely, dark green foliage turns to spectacular shades of red in autumn on this columnar shaped tree.
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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 100 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. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Ĭrimson Spire Oak is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭrimson Spire Oak will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It is a good choice for attracting squirrels to your yard. This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. A columnar cross of the English Oak and the White Oak Dark green leaves turn a rusty red in fall Fast growing for an oak into a. 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. The furrowed dark brown bark is not particularly outstanding.Ĭrimson Spire Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant, but the fruit can be messy in the landscape. The lobed leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It is another excellent choice for planting and for addition to our “diversified urban tree species list”.Crimson Spire Oak has dark green foliage throughout the season. As its’ reputation and demand for it spreads, Crimson Spire Oak is becoming more widely available at northern Illinois nurseries. This fast growing, cold hardy, drought tolerant and mildew/disease resistant tree readily adapts to varied soil and tough urban growing conditions. Pyramidal, upright, dense crown, with nearly vertical branches Dark green leaves. Rich dark green leaves stay fresh and bright through summer’s heat, turning rusty to bright red in mid to late fall. Quercus x alba x robur Crimson Spire (Crimschmidt).
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Proven adaptable to a wide range of climate and growing conditions, this columnar tightly fastigate tree grows to a height of about 45 feet and spread of 15 feet in 20 years.
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It is a far better choice than the disease prone/short lived Lombardy Poplar, being tough and adaptable plus faster growing than other oaks.Ĭrimson Spire Oak melds the best characteristics of its’ White and English Oak heritage.
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A beautiful tall tree with a narrow columnar habit of growth and deep red fall color, ideal for formal screening or distinctive as an accent “stand alone” specimen.