Description
| Botanical Name | Quercus robur x bicolor ‘Nadler’ |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Tree Type | Shade/ Deciduous |
| Size Range | Medium Tree |
| Mature Height | 30′ |
| Mature Spread | 6′ |
| Growth Rate | 1’ to 2’ Per Year |
| Shape | Narrow/Columnar |
| Foliage Color | Glossy Green |
| Fall Color | Woodsy Yellow/Gold |
| Flower Color | Non-Show/ White Small |
| Decorative Fruit | Acorns |
| Landscape Uses | Shade, Parkway/Street, Hedge, Privacy/Screening |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Plant Tolerance | Very Tolerant |
| Standout Feature | Tight Columnar Form, Mildew and Drought Resistant, Fall Color, Foliage Color |
collette c miller (verified owner) –
shipped first one to late in yr. & it arrived roasted & dead. He was great at sending a replacement in the fall, & happy to say, it looks great this first summer. I would by another. Growing fast! Thanks.
Jeff C (verified owner) –
I ordered 3 trees in early spring. 3 months later and they are all doing great. They look wonderful and I’m excited to see them mature over the years.
Mike Weber –
Ordered one smaller tree in the winter and it’s growing beautifully. Excited to see how it takes shape over the coming years!
Ann Valentine (verified owner) –
Yesterday I received 5 small trees that arrived in excellent condition, got them planted and asked Mother Nature to give them her blessing. I’m excited to watch their progress.
Jackie Hafla (verified owner) –
Trees arrived today and are already planted! They are absolutely gorgeous and I’ve never had such pretty trees delivered by mail. I also didn’t expect them to be sooooo cool!!!! I am praying they survive because ….WOW. Thank you!!
Bruce Martin –
We ordered three of your oak trees a few days ago. They came very quickly and in perfect condition. What fabulous roots systems and such a nice soil mixture they had! They look great in the yard and are obviously very happy there! We are thrilled with our purchase and will be repeat customers, and we are recommending you to all of our friends.
Thanks again and best wishes!
bwall.daugherty (verified owner) –
The trees arrived very quickly after the order was placed. They were in wonderful condition and looked very healthy with a strong root system. I am so pleased that I found Kindred Spirit to order from. Most commercial locations around me don’t have this tree so very pleased I could get these and in such excellent condition!
Noel Toler (verified owner) –
Planted in November…overwintered fine…growing well…very pleased…our local horticulturalis says smaller trees grow better than larger ones when first planted.
Richard Gorka (verified owner) –
Very nice trees, planted all 4 in early October 2020 and all made it fine through the Great Lakes winter, with multiple sub zero weeks. All are now growing vigorously with the warmth and sun, and putting out new leaders and foliage. Great, deep green color once fully bloomed out. My wife loves them, as do I.
Linda –
I have enjoyed my original Kindred Spirit that has reached maturity so much that I now have 2 more to watch grow. Beautiful tree!!
kyle hughes (verified owner) –
Great trees for screening property line. Trees arrived happy and healthy a day after I purchased them. I planted them in the Fall and they are doing great now!
Brandi –
I recently received a few kindred spirit trees and have been really happy with them. They have grown as anticipated and look beautiful in my yard.
Eric Wenger –
This a great small tree. I have more than 10 Kindred Spirit Oak trees and they are all doing very well. Most folks think their yard is too small for an oak tree. Not with Kindred Spirit Oak, it’s perfect for any yard, but especially small yards. This is the tree!
Melissa Jarrell (verified owner) –
I ordered two of the kindred spirit trees, and I was very pleased. The trees arrived very fast, and they were in great shape. Lots of roots and already leafed out. Thank you.
Rob Conaway –
I have two Kindred Spirit Oaks planted on my property. They are great performers, I highly recommend them for tighter spaces because of the columnar shape and size.
Reut –
Absolutely gorgeous! We love the narrow shape, the beautiful green leaves with silver back. Kindred Spirit Oak would be a great addition to every yard, no matter the size. We are very excited to have them! No wonder they are so popular!!
Tim (verified owner) –
I ordered a Kindred Spirit Oak in the 2’ to 3’ size. At this price point With free shipping, I didn’t expect much and the Oak I received exceeded my expectations. It did not ship in a pot but the rootball was tightly wrapped with a plastic bag that kept the moisture locked in during its weeklong journey. It was small and had a lot of tender new growth that started to enlarge and darken in color within a week of planting.
The leaves are more similar to those of the Swamp White Oak than the other of the two parents, the English White Oak. This adds a nice visual differentiation compared to the many columnar English White Oaks on the market.
I recommend ordering one for your own yard and you can trust kindredspiritoak.com as the real deal.
Barbara Metric (verified owner) –
We love our 3 trees! We ordered and planted late last fall (2020) and now are watching all the buds open up and the trees gain some height. Shipping was fast, trees arrived healthy and with good planting instructions. Can’t wait to see them grow and will order more in the coming year. What a cool looking tree.
Jon (verified owner) –
I ordered 4 trees for my backyard and they are doing great. Shipping was fast and the trees arrived healthy. Looking forward to watching them grow. Will be ordering more in the future.
Elliot Friedman –
I received this tree as a gift and I could not be happier. The vibrant green color and robust growth is exciting to see every year. I enjoy its fall colors and the minimal maintenance it requires. I highly recommend this tree!
Rob (verified owner) –
Bought 5 trees to grow up and to shade my house. Bought them in the dead heat of August in the desert. One arrived, didn’t look real hot, I should have said something then, but the other four looked awesome. Through the dead heat, and the cold winter, the four look awesome. Josh took care of the 5th one, it arrived and looked great. No doubt in my mind that come next spring, this one will look just as great as the four from last summer. If you have time to let them grow, I highly recommend these trees!
Luke Walters (verified owner) –
Came late last year, planted during cold season. Waited to see if would pop this spring. Little late to leaf but has taken off. Happy with my purchase as you can’t find this tree anywhere. Customer service was awesome.
Danny (verified owner) –
I ordered two last fall and planted them. Both are doing great and thriving. They came quickly and in great health.
Brian (verified owner) –
I received my trees in a very timely manner. Trees are planted at the end of my lane and look great!!
Walt (verified owner) –
Very impressed with Joshua and his team! Order shipped day after on-line order and arrived packaged securely. Would definitely buy again from Joshua!
Barbara Geagan (verified owner) –
Barbara
Thank you to Joshua. Shipping was secure and on time. The hybrid was ordered for a gift. It is healthy and growing well.
Cary (verified owner) –
I live in the arid high-desert of the Salt Lake valley and this tree had the right characteristics for my small yard, tolerance of our alkaline soils and drought tolerance. The tree was well packaged and shipping thoughtfully timed to avoid shipping delayes. It arrived healthy. I planted it the next day and the tree has leafed out and shows no signs of transplant shock. I’m very pleased.
Ron (verified owner) –
Very quick shipping. Relieved tree in great shape during the hottest part of summer. Planted when Temps were in upper 90s to over 100. Tree is doing fine.
Thank you
Dick (verified owner) –
Ordered in September, arrived in less than a week to western MA (Zone 5). Shipping was timed so it wouldn’t sit in a delivery warehouse over the weekend (thank you)!. Very nice, healthy specimen with a good root system, a good size, and very well packed. Many frosts now and i8t is going dormant.
Alan Gilmer (verified owner) –
Trees arrived in excellent condition. Looking forward to next year
Bruce (verified owner) –
Amazing all-round experience with this tree and with the company. The tree arrived within a few days of ordering in perfect condition and of highest quality. The customer service has been tremendous. Josh goes above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. Highly recommend.
Lourdes Bohlen (verified owner) –
I FINALLY found the tree!
I was in Ann Arbor Michigan visiting and was near Motts Hospital and noticed a beautiful tree that would not identify in any of the Tree ID apps I had.
It kept saying Swamp Oak, which I knew it wasn’t. I started just researching and Googling until Kindred Spirit popped up. I immediately contacted them and Josh was so helpful and responded so quickly to confirm “his” tree and give me ordering information.
I ordered a taller one from him for $105, planted it the next day (I’m in zone 6b in Evansville, Indiana) on October 5, 2022 and it looks good, although it’s only been 20 days.
I’d highly recommend working with Josh.
I’m excited to introduce this tree to my area-it’s beautiful.
Arielle (verified owner) –
The trees are so cute! I had been eyeballing them forever and I’m so glad I pulled the trigger. Joshua was incredibly helpful when I had an issue after delivery, easiest and best customer service interaction I’ve had in a long time.
Alesia Hardman –
Josh is an excellent communicator and honest seller. I appreciate all his help throughout the purchasing and unboxing process. The trees arrived in excellent condition and I like that a signature was required upon delivery. Compared to other plant shipping strategies I think this shows he really cares about his product.
I look forward to seeing the trees develop this spring season. Hope to order more in the future!
Lacey (verified owner) –
We had been looking for a tree like this for over a year. We wanted a hardwood to line our driveway that would not take up too much space but would fill in nicely. We ordered 10 trees from Josh and he was very prompt at answering all of our questions. All of the trees arrived very quickly and were packaged with care. We are so excited to see what they will look like in the upcoming years. Thanks Josh!
Alesia Hardman –
Excellent communication throughout the ordering and shipping process. Trees were packaged very well and delivered with the roots nice and moist. I planted in February after a hail/rainstorm and trees are leafing in April. In my opinion, they are great trees for novice planters.
Josh was incredibly helpful throughout the ordering process and offered fair pricing. I look forward to enjoying my trees for decades to come. I would recommend to all my family and friends!
Alyssa (verified owner) –
So excited to see these little cuties grow! Planted 4 of them a few weeks ago to start a natural privacy fence and they have buds now and tiny leaves!! Shipment was quick and Joshua is great to work with!
Tara D. (verified owner) –
Great experience and the price was right! The website was easy to navigate. We love this hybrid oak and wanted to find a licensed dealer to ensure the health and quality of the tree. We received the three trees very promptly and they were a great height for the price. They are looking healthy and beautiful with green leaves budding every day to kick off the spring. Thank you for being a great vendor to work with.
Brendan –
I received 4 healthy trees in February and planted them right away.
They arrived bare root and were well hydrated.
The buds are beginning to swell and it won’t be long now.
I anticipate a unique tree with style and strength. I’ve seen 2 mature specimens and they are impressive!
Josh was nice, the price was right and I’m excited about growing them.
I would recommend buying from Josh.
And Josh, thanks for making them available and keeping it affordable.
Good growth to all you Kindred Spirits!
Craig L. (verified owner) –
Josh was very responsive w/shipping information; and the tree arrived promptly and well-packed for its trip to Massachusetts. Josh also quickly answered a follow-up planting-related question after the hybrid oak arrived.
Henry Campbell (verified owner) –
I am thrilled with the quality and value of this tree. It arrived in great condition and as advertised. I received email status of the delivery. After a few weeks it has leafed out and is growing well here in Wilmington, NC. The leaves are very attractive. The size of this tree is what attracted me to it as I wanted to include an oak in my yard to harbor caterpillars but was limited as to space.
Chuck (verified owner) –
Buying the 8 bare root trees from Joshua was a very good experience. Due to the late Spring in Minnesota, we needed to delay the delivery. Josh was very responsive to my e-mails and held the trees until we could get them in the ground. The trees arrived in great condition, and we planted them immediately. They have finished up the property line of Kindred Spirits we planted last Spring. I love these trees!!
Debra Bogash (verified owner) –
I have planted many trees at our new house and the two kindred spirit trees are by far the best. They took off almost as soon as they were in the ground. The birds have found them already and visit them frequently. Such an important addition to any property large or small!
Jake N (verified owner) –
I’m very happy with my purchase and this company. Josh was very thoughtful in arranging the shipping days in order to avoid harmful delays in shipping hubs. The trees arrived while still dormant from winter, but the leaves and new growth exploded from them a few weeks later as the temperatures rose. They are very healthy trees, and the roots were not bound by prior planting. It’s been about two weeks since they were planted, and they’ve responded very well to the Missouri clay soil they were planted in, putting out new growth. Please note that you will want a stake of some sort for support as these trees grow fast and top heavy from the new growth.
Andrea (verified owner) –
Purchased 7 2′-3′ trees in early May and now nearly 3 months later six are thriving with the tallest measuring nearly 5′. We did loose one due to an unknown reason, but some times that happens with plants. We plan to purchase two more (to replace the one that died and one to complete our living fence line) this fall. These have been really easy to care for (we staked them), even through we had a very dry June, and planted them in VA clay, a simple deep water twice a week was all they needed.
Phil (verified owner) –
Tree arrived healthy and well packed. Good size, good price, beautiful shape, prompt delivery, couldn’t be happier
Zach (verified owner) –
Tree showed up well-packaged and healthy, lots of healthy roots, and support/communication from the owner was excellent. 5 stars across the board.
Barbara Rhame (verified owner) –
I received my kindred spirit oak and believe that the shipping had been too hard on it. Josh immediately sent a replacement that is doing really well in the second season. I plan to order another, I heartily recommend Josh and the kindred spirit oaks.
H. De Leon (verified owner) –
I planted my tree last spring/early summer and it was doing very well; it was beautiful. My dog accidentally broke off the top half in the mid-summer, but it seemed to be doing a good job recovering. It has not shown buds yet, but I am really looking forward to seeing it grow this summer.
Anne (verified owner) –
Looking good this first spring after fall planting in October. All 16 trees have their first buds today (April 14). They are an essential part of a complete backyard overhaul to go “low water” in the high mountain desert and also create shade for my home in a few years. Everything is on a drip system, including an area of native grasses. These trees were recommended by Eden Landscape Design as perfect to achieve my goals. She recommended small trees and patience, saying I’d reap the benefits of cooing shade in a couple years.
Debbie (verified owner) –
The company did a wonderful job of shipping and providing updates on the tree I ordered
David Kirkpatrick (verified owner) –
If you’re on the fence with concerns, allow me to share my highly positive experience. It was Oak prophet/Entomologist/Ecologist Doug Tallamy’s academic and practical recommendations that led me to my search for the Goldilocks of oak trees for my small 0.25 acre suburban backyard here in Northeast Tennessee: not too big, not too wide, and not deer food at the start. “Discovering” the Kindred Spirit Oak and her “just right” proportions was exciting, but there’s so much that can go wrong with young transplants, and these trees – while fairly priced – aren’t inexpensive. Well, everything has gone right. I ordered four of these little guys and they arrived promptly and in good health. The size of the trees in my order were actually larger than expected (closer to 4′ than 3′ upon arrival), and I was pleasantly surprised. In the ground they went, and after navigating their establishment period and some initially disconcerting leaf drop on one tree in particular, I started seeing new buds and healthy continued maturation over the first three months. Now all 4 appear to be thriving, and the ecosystem and I are delighted. Josh has been an excellent steward for this particular cultivar, and he’s always happy to respond in timely fashion to your questions. Would I buy again? You bet, and only from Josh! I’m just trying to find more nooks and crannies for these fun little planet propagators…hmm, where can I plant next. Cheers!
Paul (verified owner) –
Good experience. Tree quickly arrived in good shape in the spring, I planted it, and after its first summer it’s doing great. Look forward to seeing it grow.