
This fast-growing and robust oak is the perfect marriage of English and White Oaks. There are few oaks that look as vivid in autumn. For more information about skinny trees or questions about current nursery inventory, please call and speak with one of our experienced nursery staff. The Crimson Spire Oak (Quercus alba x robur 'Crimschmidt') can make that dream come true. Not all varieties are available at all locations. If your landscape has limited space, but you need some vertical visual interest, then these skinny trees are just for you. Here are four of Uncle’s favorite skinny trees. A long lived tree Available in either a low.

Visit the Gallery section at to see more photos of. It grows faster than most other oaks while it has dense green leaves that are some of the brightest on the market. The leaves are thick and lustrous and don't seem to be prone to insect infestation. Crimson Spire Oaks thrive in the high and dry desert climate of Northern New Mexico. The Crimson Spire Oak (Quercus alba x robur 'Crimschmidt') can make that dream come true. will withstand high winds much better than softer wooded narrow trees. The leaves will turn brown and many will persist through the winter. Its narrow, columnar form and short upsweeping branches provide a. Crimson Spire Oak:dark green foliage turns to spectacular shades of red in autumn on this columnar shaped tree. Pyramidal, upright, dense crown, with nearly vertical branches Dark green leaves. This tree is similar to the Crimson Spire Oak, however, Streetspire does not hold its brown foliage through winter. Quercus x alba x robur Crimson Spire (Crimschmidt). It will then drop acorns, attracting a variety of wildlife. When planted in rows, these erect, uniform trees can also bring a classic, formal look to street sides, garden paths and long driveways. Streetspire Oak offers beautiful dark green foliage and will turn a handsome, rusty red in fall. Handsome and useful, this columnar (to 45h x 15w) hybrid gets its mildew resistant foliage and red fall color from its. Frank Schmidt introduction, this hybrid Oak is columnar and can be used as a specimen or living hedge. Their natural shape makes them useful in areas with little available space for planting, as well as in areas near a house or deck where spreading trees are impractical. Height: 45' Spread: 15' Shape: Narrow, columnar Foliage: Dark green Feature: Rusty-red fall color Quercus robur x Q. So if you are looking for something unique and have that difficult tight space, try columnar, or fastigiate, trees that have narrow, single trunks.

Modern living has us making the most of every bit of landscape space we can. As well as being tall, skinny trees generally don’t have invasive roots, don’t need regular pruning and don’t rob all the light by creating dense shade. Narrow, columnar trees are also useful for designing an attractive privacy screen, wind block, or sound block. Small outdoor areas, like tiny backyards or small planting islands, like those found between a sidewalk and a street, call for skinny trees. Planting any tree is going to be a challenge in new suburban home landscapes, but nature has the answer. Houses are being built closer and closer together, and we often don’t have room for big, spreading trees.
