Quercus Green Pillar Standard 6-8cm Girth Root Ball

Quercus robur ‘Green Pillar’ – Columnar English Oak (6–8cm Standard)

Quercus robur ‘Green Pillar’ is a striking, upright form of the classic English Oak, offering the strength and longevity of the native species in a much narrower shape. Supplied here as a 6–8cm girth standard tree, it is perfect for avenues, formal planting, or smaller gardens where space is limited but a grand, architectural tree is desired.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh green leaves emerge alongside catkins, attracting pollinators.

• Summer: Glossy, lobed foliage forms a dense, upright column.

• Autumn: Leaves turn warm golden-brown before falling.

• Winter: Strong trunk and narrow crown provide structure and silhouette.

Key Features

• Columnar habit – Upright, narrow growth ideal for smaller gardens and avenues.

• Classic oak character – Retains the strength, foliage, and acorns of English Oak.

• Seasonal beauty – Fresh green leaves in spring, warm autumn tones later in the year.

• Wildlife-friendly – Supports a huge range of insects, birds, and mammals.

• Hardy and adaptable – Thrives in a variety of soils and conditions.

Perfect For

• Avenues and driveways – Elegant rhythm without excessive spread.

• Smaller gardens – Compact form fits into tighter spaces.

• Formal landscapes – Architectural shape suits structured planting.

• Wildlife gardens – Provides food and habitat while remaining manageable in size.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun with space to develop vertically.

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soils preferred; tolerates clay and loam.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.

• Care: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in late summer. Water young trees well until established.

Looks Great With

• Other columnar trees – Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’ or Quercus palustris ‘Green Pillar’ for variety.

• Formal hedging – Yew, Box, or Hornbeam beneath for structure.

• Autumn stars – Acers, Liquidambar, or Nyssa for extended seasonal displays.

• Spring bulbs – Daffodils or Bluebells naturalised beneath.

Quercus robur ‘Green Pillar’ (6–8cm Standard) is a refined columnar oak that brings grandeur without excessive spread. Hardy, wildlife-friendly, and architectural, it’s the perfect choice for avenues, formal designs, or smaller gardens needing a long-lived feature tree.

Quercus Green Pillar Standard 6-8cm Girth Root Ball Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.