Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata Koster' (Cypress Oak)
| Species | : | Quercus Robur Fastigiata Koster |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Cypress Oak,Oak |
| Genus | : | Quercus |
| Seasons of Interest | : | Summer Interest |
| Shape | : | Narrow |
| Mature Size | : | Medium to Large (15-20m) |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous |
| Tree uses | : | Urban Sites,Woodland Sites,Garden,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees,Restricted Spaces |
The Cypress Oak is ideal for growing in restricted spaces.
The Cypress Oak used to be seed grown, which resulted in variability in its form, so now the industry standard is the uniformly narrow clone ‘Koster’ which is grafted onto Quercus robur rootstock.
It won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Common Oak is such a wonderful tree for wildlife, that for restricted areas this clone makes it possible to plant one.
It thrives best in more rural environments where soil volumes are greater to support its growth.
Mature height: 15-20m
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