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Regal Prince Oak

Narrow Oak Form
Glossy Green Foliage
Golden Fall Color

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Regal Prince Oak

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Regal Prince Oak

Regal Prince Oak is a columnar hybrid oak valued for glossy green foliage, a narrow upright habit, and handsome yellow fall color. This refined deciduous tree brings shade, structure, and vertical elegance to streetscapes, formal rows, compact lawns, and landscapes where broader oaks may take too much space.

Why choose Regal Prince Oak?

Choose Regal Prince Oak for the stately character of an oak in a more space-conscious form. Its upright, narrow canopy makes it especially useful along drives, walkways, property lines, and urban landscapes where strong vertical structure is desired. Glossy foliage with lighter undersides adds texture through summer, while fall color often shifts to warm yellow tones. As it matures, this hybrid oak provides architectural beauty, wildlife value, and a polished specimen look.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Quercus × warei ‘Long’
Common Name: Regal Prince Oak
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Narrow upright, columnar to oval

Regal Prince Oak Additional Information

Regal Prince Oak is a hybrid selection associated with English oak and swamp white oak parentage, combining a formal columnar outline with attractive foliage and better landscape adaptability than many narrow oak forms. The leaves are glossy green through the growing season, often showing paler undersides that create subtle contrast in the breeze. In autumn, foliage typically turns yellow to yellow-brown, adding seasonal warmth before leaf drop.

This deciduous oak works well as a street tree, lawn specimen, vertical accent, privacy row, or formal allee where overhead space and long-term root room are available. Mature trees may produce acorns, which can support birds and wildlife. Pruning is usually focused on developing a strong central leader when young, removing crossing or damaged limbs, and maintaining good branch spacing. Give Regal Prince Oak room to mature vertically and avoid heavy shaping once established.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Regal Prince Oak in full sun with well-drained soil and enough vertical space for mature growth. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, then backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather, newly developed landscapes, or compacted urban soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer around the root zone to conserve moisture and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune young trees in late winter to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced branches. Remove damaged, crossing, or poorly angled limbs while preserving the tree’s naturally upright form.

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FAQs

How big does Regal Prince Oak get?
Regal Prince Oak is a tall, narrow tree that commonly matures around 40–50 feet high and about 15–20 feet wide in landscape settings, depending on soil, moisture, climate, and available space.
Where should I plant Regal Prince Oak?
Plant it in full sun where it has room to grow upward and develop a healthy root system. It is well suited for streetscapes, formal rows, lawns, property lines, and narrow landscape spaces.
Does Regal Prince Oak produce acorns?
Yes, mature Regal Prince Oak trees may produce acorns. Fruit production can vary with age, growing conditions, and seasonal weather, and the acorns may provide food for wildlife.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Plant Spacing

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Quercus × warei 'Long' REGAL PRINCE
Bloom Time	Early Spring
Deer Resistant	No
Family	Fagaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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