Quercus robur (Fastigiata Group) 'Salfast'

RHS Plant Profile
oak 'Salfast'

Synonyms

Quercus robur 'Salicifolia Fastigiata'

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Fagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Suited to large gardens and parkland. Grow in any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light

Pruning

pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews