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Quercus robur Skyrocket
Common Name: Skyrocket Oak
Skyrocket English oak maintains a tall, narrow crown of closely upright branches. Dark green leaves turn yellow-brown in autumn, making the tree useful where a strong vertical outline is desired.
The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow and brown. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.
Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.
Size guide
• Height: About 45 ft
• Width: About 15 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.
Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.
Best Uses
• Upright tree accent
• Narrow tree-planting space
• Formal row with adequate root room
| Plant Type: | Shade Tree, Deciduous Tree |
| Width: | 15 ft |
| Height: | 45 ft |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Landscape/Use: | Provide Shade, Specimen |
| Shape: | Narrow Upright, Columnar |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow, Brown |