Selected at Starhill Forest Arboretum by Guy Sternberg for its good columnar habit and exceptional fall color. Here in Oregon, we have noted its ability to grow very rapidly but with straight stems, while other columnar selections have the habit of wavy growth similar to Q. robur var. fastigiata. Indeed, the fall color is a standout among oaks for us, with yellows, orange and some red. The retained winter foliage is darker by several shades when compared to other oaks.
