Crimson Spire® Oak Trees The Slender Silhouette Sweetgum was

The Slender Silhouette Sweetgum was discovered growing alongside railroad tracks by Don Shadow

The pinnately compound

Following the flowers are the production of the red berries that cover the tree in an attractive display combined with the dark green foliage

fine brown appearance that becomes furrowed with age

and ability to withstand pollution

Crimson Spire® Oak Trees The Slender Silhouette Sweetgum wasThe Crimson Spire Oak (Quercus robur x alba Crimsonschmidt) is a medium sized, fast growing columnar tree. It has a narrow, columnar form with a short central leader and dense upright branches that spread out a bit more as it matures but maintains a narrow shape. Its foliage is like that of a white oak, dark green and lobed and maintains its color through the summer heat. The leaves turn a stunning red in the fall which is distinctive to the tree and