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OAK, ENGLISH Quercus robur
Aye Chaps! How ’bout this stately, broad, round-topped
tree with spreading branches. Rapid grower. Tolerates
heavy soils. Known as the “Major Oak,” Robin Hood and his
merry men gathered in an English Oak of Sherwood Forest;
it was possible for 8-10 grown men to hide from the sheriff
in its great trunk.
Max. Elev: 8,500 ft. EOA *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 50' & Spd: 40'
OAK, ENGLISH COLUMNAR Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’
This columnar form of English Oak is urban tolerant, very
adaptable, excellent for wind-break planting or screening.
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. EOC 1¼" #15
Mature Ht: 40' & Spd: 20' *2" B&B
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OAK, GAMBEL Quercus gambelii
Our wonderful native Rocky Mountain oak that grows into a
small to medium sized tree with beautiful fall color of yellow
to occasional orange to red to bronze.
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. GOA *6" B&B
Mature Ht: 15' & Spd: 12'
OAK, NORTHERN RED Quercus rubra
Fast-growing tree with broad, spreading branches and round
crown. Leaves turn dark red, then ruddy brown and orange
in fall. May be harder to establish at a higher elevation.
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. ROA 1¼" #15
Mature Ht: 50' & Spd: 30' *2" B&B
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OAK, REGAL PRINCE Quercus robur x bicolor ‘Long’
This hardy columnar oak of royalty has very bright green
glossy leaves and is an adaptable hybrid of English
Columnar and Swamp White Oak. It is extremely mildew
resistant and tatter resistant; this tree showed minimal
damage following last years devastating hailstorms and
wind. This prince looks great as a specimen or use to frame
a focal point of the lasdscape.
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. ORP *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 45' & Spd: 18'
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OAK, SCARLET Quercus coccinea
Can produce the best fall color of any of the Oaks. Can tolerate
our alkaline soils.
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. OSC *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 45' & Spd: 35'
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OAK, SWAMP WHITE Quercus bicolor
This rugged, hardy oak grows well in clay soils. Dark green
foliage with silvery undersides, turns reddish bronze in fall.
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. SWO *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 50' & Spd: 40'
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OAK, TEXAS RED Quercus buckleyi
A gorgeous new addition to our Red Oaks, this one has
proven cold hardy in the Fort Collins area and tolerant of
alkaline soils. Vivid red fall color, pyramidal habit, produces
great acorns which are a valuable food source for wildlife.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. TEX *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 50' & Spd: 40'
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