Education  |  March 3rd, 2015

Signature Tree: Quercus macrocarpa ‘Urban Pinnacle’ | Kinghorn Gardens

Quercus Macro

Quercus macrocarpa ‘Urban Pinnacle’ // Urban Pinnacle Oak

  • Shape: Narrow, pyramidal to oval
  • Height: 55′
  • Trunk: Straight, single stemmed
  • Leaf: Dark green and glossy
  • Flower: Small acorns
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Fall Color: Yellow

Signature Tree Qualities :

  • Hardy: Resistent to powdery mildew and anthracnose
  • Form: Narrow and upright with strong central leaders
  • Scale: As a cross between an English Oak and a Bur Oak, this stunning arbor was bred for small landscapes and streetscapes. Even the petite acorns are to scale with only a 1/2″ diameter.

Sound like something that could be your signature tree? Lucky for you our Signature Trees of 2015 are on their way to Omaha this spring.



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