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Kindred Spirit® Columnar English Oak

Quercus robur x Q. bicolor 'Nadler' (Kindred Spirit®)

Category: Deciduous Tree • Oak

Discover the Kindred Spirit® Columnar English Oak, perfect for narrow spaces with its unique columnar form.

Mature Height: 30-40 feet
Mature Width: 10-15 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous
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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Kindred Spirit® Columnar English Oak is a unique hybrid oak known for its narrow, upright growth habit. It features attractive foliage that turns vibrant colors in the fall, making it a great choice for urban landscapes and smaller spaces.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, adaptable to various pH levels, and can handle different moisture conditions.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Columnar growth habitattractive foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for narrow spaces and urban settings. Provides excellent vertical interest.

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