Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf'Dwarf pin oak
A dwarf form of pin oak, grafted on a tall stem, which develops a dense, regular globe-shaped crown without ever reaching the scale of the species. A deeply cut, glossy leaf that turns orange-red in autumn. The right choice where there are overhead wires, façades or narrow pavements.
- Ball-shaped crown of 2 to 3 metres that needs no pruning to contain it
- Deeply cut, glossy leaf, orange-red in autumn
- Suited to narrow streets, beneath overhead lines and in small gardens
About this cultivar
Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf' forms a rounded crown 2 to 3 metres in diameter on a straight stem, with slow growth and very dense branching. The overall height depends on the stem on which it was grafted and is usually between 4 and 5 metres.
The leaves, lobed with deep sinuses and fine points, are glossy green in summer and pass through orange and red in autumn, staying on the tree for some time after they have dried.
Like the species, it prefers moist to wet, acidic soils, and suffers from chlorosis where there is active lime. It tolerates compaction and urban conditions, and because it requires no pruning to contain it, it is one of the easiest oaks to manage in street planting.
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