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Quercus palustris Pringreen Green Pillar®
Description:
Quercus palustris 'Pringreen' Green Pillar® is a deciduous, columnar tree known for its strong central leader and vertical side branches. This cultivar is particularly valued for its narrow, upright form, making it ideal for urban landscapes and areas with limited space.
Flowers:
In spring, Green Pillar® produces inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers in separate male and female catkins as the leaves emerge. These flowers are not significant for ornamental value but are essential for the tree's reproductive cycle.
Foliage:
The tree features glossy, dark green leaves up to 15 cm long with five to seven deep, fine lobes. In autumn, the foliage turns deep red to bronze, providing a vibrant seasonal display.
Fruit:
Following the flowering period, the tree can produce small, rounded acorns with a shallow, saucer-shaped cap. These acorns mature in autumn and provide food for wildlife.
Form and Size:
Green Pillar® has a narrowly columnar habit with dense, uniform, upright branching and a central leader. It typically reaches a height of 14 meters and a width of 3 meters, making it suitable for various landscape applications, including small gardens and urban settings.
Growing Conditions:
This oak thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and exhibits good drought tolerance once established. Regular watering during dry periods will promote optimal growth and flowering.
Uses:
Green Pillar® is ideal for use in all garden situations, as an avenue, along a fence line, or to bring vertical lines into gardens and open spaces. Its narrow form makes it an exceptional choice for those tight on lateral space.
Maintenance:
The tree is relatively low-maintenance, with strong branch angles and an upright growth habit that minimize the need for pruning. If pruning is necessary, it should be done in late winter to avoid exposing fresh cuts to potential pathogens.
Notes:
Green Pillar® is noted for its adaptability and resilience, making it a standout choice for gardeners seeking a narrow, upright ornamental oak.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with other spring-flowering trees and shrubs, as well as perennials that complement its seasonal color changes.
Common Name: Green Pillar® Pin Oak
Botanical Name: Quercus palustris 'Pringreen' Green Pillar®
Family: Fagaceae
Origin: North America
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Delivery Options
- We Offer a local Sunshine Coast delivery service in our Truck.
- Orders placed before Tuesday 9.00am will be Delivered on Wednesday and or Friday of that week on the Sunshine Coast.
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Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into store soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting