Kindred Spirit Oak is a fast-growing upright branching deciduous tree with a tight columnar habit. The large softly lobed dark green foliage has silver undersides and develops a deep red fall color. Best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Kindred Spirit is highly resistant to powdery mildew and has drought/wet soil tolerance.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Q. robur 'fastigiata' x Q. bicolor Hybrid
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Height:
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25’ - 35’
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Spread:
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6’ - 15’
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Spacing:
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10’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Green
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew. Potential insect pests include scale, oak skeletonizer, leaf miner, galls, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillars and nut weevils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Butterfly Bush, False Indigo
