Oak, Concordia

Concordia Oak (Quercus robur 'Concordia')

Concordia Oak is a striking golden-leaved selection of English Oak that brings brilliant color, stately form, and lasting beauty to the landscape. One of the oldest cultivated oak selections, introduced in the 1800s, 'Concordia' is prized for its glowing golden-yellow spring foliage that gradually softens to yellow-green through summer. Slower growing and smaller than the species, it is an excellent specimen tree for gardens where dramatic foliage and long-term landscape value are desired.

Key Characteristics

Golden foliage that shines throughout the growing season
New leaves emerge an eye-catching butter-yellow, creating one of the brightest displays of any hardy shade tree. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a soft yellow-green, maintaining a luminous appearance that contrasts beautifully with darker trees and shrubs. In cooler autumn weather, the foliage transitions to warm golden tones before leaf drop.

A valuable tree for wildlife and beneficial insects
Like other oaks, Concordia supports an extraordinary diversity of native wildlife despite being a cultivated selection. Oaks are among the most important host plants for hundreds of species of moths and butterflies, whose caterpillars provide essential food for nesting songbirds. Mature trees also produce acorns that feed Blue Jays, Wild Turkeys, squirrels, deer, and numerous other woodland animals.

An elegant specimen for long-lived landscapes
Unlike the massive English Oak, 'Concordia' grows more slowly and develops a compact, rounded canopy, making it easier to incorporate into residential landscapes. Its brilliant foliage makes it a natural focal point in parks, estate gardens, and mixed tree plantings where seasonal color is a primary design element.

Built for generations of beauty
Once established, Concordia Oak is exceptionally durable and long-lived, adapting to a wide range of soil types and urban conditions. It tolerates drought better with age and develops the strength and permanence that make oaks among the finest legacy trees. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade helps preserve the vivid golden foliage and minimizes leaf scorch.

Product Details

• Native range: Cultivar of English Oak (species native to Europe and western Asia)
• Plant life cycle: Perennial tree
• Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Medium
• Mature height: 25–35 feet
• Bloom time: April – May
• Bloom color: Yellow-green
• USDA Hardiness zones: 5–8

Concordia Oak grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with adequate moisture during establishment. Provide enough space for its broad, rounded canopy to mature, and consider light afternoon shade in warmer regions to maintain the brightest foliage color. Whether planted as a specimen tree, incorporated into a large landscape, or used as a colorful contrast among native trees, Concordia offers decades of striking beauty while providing many of the ecological benefits that make oaks indispensable in the landscape.