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City of Fort Collins
Crimson Spire™ oak
Quercus robur x Q. alba 'Crimschmidt'
Not Native
- Synonyms
- Quercus robur 'Crimschmidt' CRIMSON SPIRE
- Dimensions
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Height: 40.0 ft. to 60.0 ft.
Spread: 10.0 ft. to 20.0 ft. - Growth Form
- Tree
- Wildlife Uses
- Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Small Mammals, Urban Birds
- Sun Requirements
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Season of Bloom
- April
- Flower Color
- Inconspicious
- Leaf Color
- Green Shades
- Aggressiveness
- No City Data
- Design Considerations
- Drought Tolerant, Fall Color, Small Spaces, Streetscape Plants
- Other Considerations
- No City Data
- Duration
- Perennial
- Soil Type
- Well Drained
- Pests/Disease Prone
- No City Data
- Hazards/Toxic
- No City Data.
Notes
A nice fastigiate oak with a broader mature form. Displays nice red fall color. Has better soil tolerance and longevity than other columnar oaks but can still have issues with disease and soil tolerance. Has issues breaking up in major snow events. Tolerates dry and alkaline soils,. This species has messy fruits.