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Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' Tree

Name: Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: QPG.SS.7.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Columnar Pin Oak

Single stem tree, 125-175cm, 7.5L pot

£75

£75 ~~£75~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 8 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Position Full sun

Soil Neutral to acidic soil

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Planting & Care

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Description

Quercus palustris ‘Green Pillar’ is unusual for its upright, columnar form. This gives it a lot of architectural interest, even when the leaves have fallen for the winter. The slim shape of this Pin Oak also makes it ideal for small gardens or planted in lines along an avenue.

These Oak leaves are deeply lobed and glossy green in summer, before turning a stunning bright red in Autumn, adding further visual interest. The bark is a grey-brown colour. ‘Green Pillar’ was discovered in the USA.

Plant this Pin Oak in acidic or neutral soil to get the brightest shade of red in Autumn. It flourishes in a position with full sun and well drained soil but will tolerate some damp or dryness. An alternative Pin Oak is Quercus palustris.

AKA Green Pillar Pin oak tree, Quercus palustris 'Pringreen', Upright Pin oak, Columnar Pin oak

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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