Quercus robur 'Facrist' – Quercus robur 'Facrist'

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Quercus robur 'Facrist' – Quercus robur 'Facrist'

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Created from a spontaneous cross between Q. robur ‘Fastigiata’ and ‘Cristata’ with the growth habit of ‘Fastigiata’ and the leaf of ‘Cristata’. The cultivar name is therefore also a merging of the parents’ names. It is a fairly slowly growing medium-size tree with a columnar crown growing to around 10 m. When mature, the crown will become narrow ovoid. With a length of 3 to 7 cm, the leaf is relatively small and obovate to ovate. The leaves are closely clustered along the twigs and are very varied. As with ‘Cristata’, many leaves are cleft into two unequal parts along the midrib up to the petiole. Other leaves are divided into three or more smaller “leaves”. The leaf margins are roughly lobed with round lobes. In addition, the leaves are twisted and convex. The slender crown shape makes this tree not only suitable for parks but also for avenues and gardens.

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Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Width
2-4m
Crown
columnar to narrow ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs reddish brown, bark dark grey, deeply grooved
Leaf
variable, ovate to obovate, roughly lobed to cleft, dark green, 3 - 7 cm
Flowers
green-yellow ♂ catkins, 2 - 4 cm, May
Fruits
ovate to oval, 1.5 - 2.5 cm, in groups of 2 - 6, cupule with triangular contiguous scales
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile and moist
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, industrial areas, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
J.R.P. van Hoey Smith, Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 1982
Clear stem tree feathered tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Quercus robur 'Facrist'

Quercus robur 'Facrist' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus robur 'Facrist' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus robur 'Facrist' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus robur 'Facrist' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus robur 'Facrist' blooms in may.
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