This tree is on the west side of Syringa Avenue.

Native to most of Europe, extending into parts of western Asia.

Purchased from Hilliers Nursery, Romsey, Hampshire.

The term ‘Fastigate Sessile Oak’ typically refers to a columnar or upright variety of oak. While Quercus petraea naturally has a more upright form than Quercus robur (English Oak) the more common ‘fastigate oak’ cultivar is Quercus robur ‘Fastigata’.