Fastigiate Pin Oak
Quercus palustris ‘Pringreen’ Green Pillar®
Yes, it’s true – oaks are among the most valuable and important trees in our region, providing food for hundreds, if not thousands, of species of wildlife. But not everyone has the space to fit an oak, right? Well, we may just have the solution for you! ‘Pringreen’ is an upright, columnar pin oak selection that can grow tall, but tops out at 15 feet wide. Leaves turn a brilliant maroon-red in fall and as winter arrives, these leaves will turn brown and remain on the tree into late winter, making this a useful choice for screening views and supporting local wildlife!
Conditions: Full sun or light shade; medium to wet, acidic soils
Size: 50′ – 60′ tall, 12′ – 15′ spread
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Structure provides cover and nesting habitat for birds and small mammals; acorns foraged by wide variety of wildlife; oak genus serves as larval host to over 500 species of butterflies and moths
