Quercus robur Skyrocket

Skyrocket Oak

Skyrocket English oak maintains a tall, narrow crown of closely upright branches. Dark green leaves turn yellow-brown in autumn, making the tree useful where a strong vertical outline is desired.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow and brown. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 45 ft
• Width: About 15 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Upright tree accent
• Narrow tree-planting space
• Formal row with adequate root room

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

45 ft

Width

15 ft

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Brown, Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Columnar, Narrow Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No