Hardiness
Zone 4
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'Kindred Spirit' Columnar Oak
FamilyFagaceae
Quercus × 'Kindred Spirit' is an extremely narrow columnar hybrid oak, resulting from a cross between Quercus robur fastigiata and Quercus bicolor. It forms a dense, regular column with glossy dark green foliage that turns golden yellow to brownish in autumn. Highly valued for its narrow width and consistently vertical silhouette requiring no pruning, this cultivar is ideal for aligned plantings, narrow tall hedges, or structured small spaces. Highly resistant to powdery mildew, salt, drought, and pollution, it adapts well to demanding urban conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure. 'Kindred Spirit' combines graphic form, urban tolerance, and healthy foliage, perfect for persistent and unconstrained verticality.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorGreenish yellow (discreet catkins)
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, elongated acorns, not abundant
Maximum height8 to 10 m (26 to 33 ft)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-34°C
