This oak was introduced in collaboration with Dr. Mark Widrlechner, former horticulturist, USDA - ARS, North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Six seedling trees, labeled Quercur robur - English Oak were received for cooperative trial via the NC-7 program in 1972. One seedling was outstanding in landscape features, including quality emerald-green, semi-glossy, leathery foliage throughout the entire growing season, reddish coloration in autumn, retention of tannish leaves into winter, and a fairly dense, pyramidal form. Outstanding autumn color develops even after falls with severe 10 - 20º F freezes. It has averaged 14" of growth per year for 34 years. This tree merits attention for asexual propagation by commercial nursery propagators for its outstanding attributes. It is extremely difficult to propagate clonally by cuttings or in tissue culture. Limited propagation trials at NDSU have produced success rates of 21 to 53% utilizing various grafting/budding techniques. It is a hybrid oak with English Oak x White Oak (Q. alba) parentage. This hybrid holds considerable promise for landscapes in USDA zones 3-5. Potential Uses or Applications: Nursery stock, shade, boulevard, and specimen landscape tree Patent Status: