Oak 'Green Pillar Pin'

Quercus palustris Green Pillar ('Pingreen') - Dark glossy green foliage turns deep red in the fall on this pyramidal pink oak. This is a very slow growing tree and it's root system is shallow staying at 18-24" below the surface but can extend out 30 feet past its canopy. Water deeply for deeper roots. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 5. 5m W x 15m H. Insignificant flowers on dark green foliage turning deep red in the fall. Acorn fruit. Upright, narrow shape. Full sun. Well drained, acidic soil.

Attracts pollinators. Not deer resistant.

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