The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Crimson Spire™ two worlds oak

Family: Fagaceae (beech family)

Distribution: hybrid: selection of Quercus alba × Q. robur

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Plant Patent Info.: PP9,103; 11 April, 1995

Comments: A fast-growing columnar tree that narrows toward the top, reaching a height of 45 ft. and width of 15 ft. in 20 years. Rich, dark green leaves stay fresh and bright through the heat of summer, turning rusty red to bright red in mid- to-late autumn. This is a good choice for anchoring newer landscapes and fitting into smaller, confined spaces. The dense foliage creates a screen for blocking unsightly views and muffling traffic sounds. Adaptable to a wide range of climates and growing conditions, this tree is drought tolerant and disease resistant.