Kindred Spirit Oak (Quercus Robur Kindred Spirit)
Regular price
$3,150.00
Size
Create a Majestic Focal Point That Grows With Your Family
The Kindred Spirit Oak gives you the strength, beauty, and legacy of an oak tree in a narrow, space-smart form that fits modern landscapes without overwhelming them.
Plant it for a living landmark: a tree that can grow alongside your family, create cooling shade, support wildlife, and become part of your home’s story for decades. The name fits the feeling. A kindred spirit is a person who shares a deep, instant connection with you through identical values, beliefs, and soul-level understanding. A kindred spirit is also a like-minded or like-souled individual with whom you share a profound connection defined by shared values and emotional resonance.
That same idea carries into this tree. Shared core values include identical beliefs about life, morality, and purpose. Kindred spirits offer a calming, non-judgmental presence, allowing you to exist in peace without needing to explain yourself. Kindred spirits share an unseen, foundational bond that anchors them together in difficult times. Finding a kindred spirit provides psychological shelter-a safe haven where you can rest and find peace. Intuitive understanding is a trait of kindred spirits, where they grasp your thoughts and feelings without needing long explanations.
The oak represents resilience, mirroring a person’s ability to survive hardships. The oak has historically been tied to wisdom, council, and steadfast growth, mirroring a person’s desire to stand strong in their truth. Oak trees are historically associated with cosmic wisdom and knowledge. The oak tree symbolizes a love and companionship that does not fade with time or distance.
Why You'll Love It
-
Exceptional Longevity – Oaks live for centuries, weathering generations of environmental changes, so this is more than a planting; it is a living family heirloom.
-
Fast Establishment – Kindred Spirit® Oak develops more quickly in its youth than many traditional oak varieties, with young trees often growing about 12–18 inches per year under favorable conditions.
-
Superior Shade Coverage – Its dense, upright canopy provides cooling comfort in a compact footprint, and multiple trees can be used to build a formal screen, shaded border, or strong vertical rhythm.
-
Drought Resilient – Once established, this oak tolerates dry conditions and is well suited to California’s changing climate, while also handling periods of damp or wet soil better than many urban trees.
-
Low Maintenance – After establishment, it requires minimal routine care, while offering strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak problems.
This oak tree is renowned for its strength, survival, and ability to weather storms, symbolizing resilience. The oak’s massive root system symbolizes a shared desire for stability and grounding. The roots of an oak tree intertwine and communicate with other trees in a forest, representing a deep, subterranean bond. The wide branches of an oak provide a massive sanctuary for surrounding wildlife.
The Kindred Spirit Oak is especially valuable when you want the presence of a heritage tree but do not have room for a broad, sprawling canopy. It gives you the feeling of permanence without forcing you to surrender your entire yard.
What Makes It Different
Most oak varieties struggle with modern planting conditions. They may need too much space, grow too wide for narrow lots, or react poorly to compacted urban soils, drought cycles, pollution, salt exposure, and inconsistent drainage.
Kindred Spirit Oak offers:
-
Enhanced Root System – Establishes faster than standard oaks, helping the tree settle in and build long-term strength.
-
Climate Adaptability – Tolerates both drought and occasional flooding, making it a practical choice for variable California weather and urban landscapes.
-
Consistent Growth Rate – Predictable development helps with landscape planning, spacing, screening, and long-term shade expectations.
Botanically, Kindred Spirit® Oak is Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’, a hybrid between Quercus robur f. fastigiata, a narrow upright English oak, and Quercus bicolor, the swamp white oak. This parentage gives it a columnar habit, urban toughness, and strong ornamental value.
Its original specimen stands on Earl Cully’s property in Jacksonville, Illinois, where it measured approximately 35 feet tall and about 6 feet wide at around 30 years of age. That real-world benchmark shows why the tree works so well where a classic shade oak would be too large.
How To Grow The Kindred Spirit Oak Successfully
-
Plant in Optimal Location
Choose a site with full sun whenever possible, proper spacing from structures, and enough vertical room for a mature tree. Kindred Spirit Oak can tolerate partial shade, but full sun produces the strongest form and best foliage performance. -
Establish Strong Foundation
Use a deep watering schedule during the first growing seasons to encourage a robust root system. Young trees need regular watering during drought or extreme heat, even though mature trees become drought resilient once established. -
Enjoy Decades of Growth
Watch your oak transform from sapling to heritage tree. The oak takes decades to reach its full height, ensuring the wood is incredibly dense, strong, and highly resistant to disease.
This is the kind of tree that rewards patience. It starts as a refined vertical accent, becomes a dependable shade source, and eventually anchors the entire landscape with permanence.
Product Details
-
Botanical Name: Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’
-
Common Name: Kindred Spirit® Oak
-
Tree Type: Deciduous columnar oak
-
Mature Size: Approximately 30–40 feet tall
-
Mature Spread: Typically 4–6 feet wide
-
Growth Rate: About 12–18 inches per year in the juvenile phase under good conditions
-
Hardiness Zone: Generally USDA Zones 4–7, with some suitability into Zone 8 depending on local conditions
-
California Compatibility: Best suited to many northern and central California landscapes, with careful siting and establishment irrigation in hotter inland or southern areas
-
Soil Requirements: Performs in average to good soil; tolerates urban soils, compacted conditions, variable pH, damp soil, and dry soil once established
-
Drainage Preference: Well-drained soil is preferred, though the tree can tolerate occasional wetness
-
Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated
-
Foliage: Dark glossy green leaves with silvery-white undersides and 3–7 shallow lobes per leaf
-
Fall Color: Yellow to golden-brown
-
Flowers and Fruit: Monoecious flowers; male flowers appear in pendulous catkins, while female flowers form in small clusters along leaf axils; medium-sized acorns are produced in fall and are often paired
-
Bark and Stems: Dark plated bark with tan interior showing under exfoliation; dark brown twigs with light lenticels
-
Urban Tolerance: Handles pollution, salt, drought, and wet soil better than many traditional oaks
-
Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak diseases
-
Walnut Tolerance: Shows resistance to walnut toxicity, making it a practical option near black walnut trees
Kindred Spirit® Oak was first selected by Earl Cully and Joshua Nadler from seedlings produced at the University of Missouri. The plant patent PP17,604 was filed in 2005 and granted in 2007.
Who It's For:
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners planning a long-term landscape investment
-
Families who want to plant a legacy tree
-
Properties that need vertical structure, formal borders, or a refined focal point
-
Urban yards, driveway edges, medians, and narrow planting strips
-
California homeowners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant specimen
-
Landscapes where a broad traditional oak would be too large
-
Clients who want Yardwork’s guidance on soil, spacing, irrigation, and establishment
If you want lasting natural beauty without planting a tree that will overpower your space, Kindred Spirit Oak fits your needs.
It is also a strong choice for people who think symbolically about the landscape. A tree like this can mark a new home, a child’s birth, a memorial, a marriage, or a family milestone. It grows upward with quiet strength and becomes more meaningful with time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it provides significant shade?
Kindred Spirit Oak begins adding visible structure within the first few years, especially when planted in full sun with consistent establishment watering. Because young trees can grow about 12–18 inches per year in favorable conditions, you can expect steady vertical development before the tree matures into its full 30–40 foot height. Its canopy is narrow, so it provides concentrated shade rather than the broad shade of a spreading oak.
What maintenance does it require?
Water deeply during establishment, mulch around the root zone, and protect young trees from severe drought stress. Once established, Kindred Spirit Oak is low maintenance, drought resilient, tolerant of urban stress, and naturally resistant to many common oak diseases. Light structural pruning may be useful when young to preserve a strong central leader.
Will it work in my California location?
In many California landscapes, yes. Kindred Spirit Oak is especially suitable for cooler northern and central regions that align with USDA Zones 5–8. In hotter inland or southernmost locations, Yardwork may recommend establishment irrigation, a cooler micro-site, and careful soil preparation. Avoid planting where soil remains heavily waterlogged for long periods.
What's your planting guarantee?
Yardwork can help you choose the right size, location, and planting approach before installation. Current guarantee and establishment support details depend on tree size, delivery area, planting service, and seasonal conditions, so ask our team for the warranty terms that apply to your order.
Ready to Plant Your Legacy
Choose a Kindred Spirit Oak and create a living landmark with strength, shade, resilience, and lasting natural beauty.
Yardwork can help you choose the right planting location, evaluate soil and drainage, arrange delivery, and provide planting consultation so your tree starts strong.
Create a Majestic Focal Point That Grows With Your Family
The Kindred Spirit Oak gives you the strength, beauty, and legacy of an oak tree in a narrow, space-smart form that fits modern landscapes without overwhelming them.
Plant it for a living landmark: a tree that can grow alongside your family, create cooling shade, support wildlife, and become part of your home’s story for decades. The name fits the feeling. A kindred spirit is a person who shares a deep, instant connection with you through identical values, beliefs, and soul-level understanding. A kindred spirit is also a like-minded or like-souled individual with whom you share a profound connection defined by shared values and emotional resonance.
That same idea carries into this tree. Shared core values include identical beliefs about life, morality, and purpose. Kindred spirits offer a calming, non-judgmental presence, allowing you to exist in peace without needing to explain yourself. Kindred spirits share an unseen, foundational bond that anchors them together in difficult times. Finding a kindred spirit provides psychological shelter-a safe haven where you can rest and find peace. Intuitive understanding is a trait of kindred spirits, where they grasp your thoughts and feelings without needing long explanations.
The oak represents resilience, mirroring a person’s ability to survive hardships. The oak has historically been tied to wisdom, council, and steadfast growth, mirroring a person’s desire to stand strong in their truth. Oak trees are historically associated with cosmic wisdom and knowledge. The oak tree symbolizes a love and companionship that does not fade with time or distance.
Why You'll Love It
-
Exceptional Longevity – Oaks live for centuries, weathering generations of environmental changes, so this is more than a planting; it is a living family heirloom.
-
Fast Establishment – Kindred Spirit® Oak develops more quickly in its youth than many traditional oak varieties, with young trees often growing about 12–18 inches per year under favorable conditions.
-
Superior Shade Coverage – Its dense, upright canopy provides cooling comfort in a compact footprint, and multiple trees can be used to build a formal screen, shaded border, or strong vertical rhythm.
-
Drought Resilient – Once established, this oak tolerates dry conditions and is well suited to California’s changing climate, while also handling periods of damp or wet soil better than many urban trees.
-
Low Maintenance – After establishment, it requires minimal routine care, while offering strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak problems.
This oak tree is renowned for its strength, survival, and ability to weather storms, symbolizing resilience. The oak’s massive root system symbolizes a shared desire for stability and grounding. The roots of an oak tree intertwine and communicate with other trees in a forest, representing a deep, subterranean bond. The wide branches of an oak provide a massive sanctuary for surrounding wildlife.
The Kindred Spirit Oak is especially valuable when you want the presence of a heritage tree but do not have room for a broad, sprawling canopy. It gives you the feeling of permanence without forcing you to surrender your entire yard.
What Makes It Different
Most oak varieties struggle with modern planting conditions. They may need too much space, grow too wide for narrow lots, or react poorly to compacted urban soils, drought cycles, pollution, salt exposure, and inconsistent drainage.
Kindred Spirit Oak offers:
-
Enhanced Root System – Establishes faster than standard oaks, helping the tree settle in and build long-term strength.
-
Climate Adaptability – Tolerates both drought and occasional flooding, making it a practical choice for variable California weather and urban landscapes.
-
Consistent Growth Rate – Predictable development helps with landscape planning, spacing, screening, and long-term shade expectations.
Botanically, Kindred Spirit® Oak is Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’, a hybrid between Quercus robur f. fastigiata, a narrow upright English oak, and Quercus bicolor, the swamp white oak. This parentage gives it a columnar habit, urban toughness, and strong ornamental value.
Its original specimen stands on Earl Cully’s property in Jacksonville, Illinois, where it measured approximately 35 feet tall and about 6 feet wide at around 30 years of age. That real-world benchmark shows why the tree works so well where a classic shade oak would be too large.
How To Grow The Kindred Spirit Oak Successfully
-
Plant in Optimal Location
Choose a site with full sun whenever possible, proper spacing from structures, and enough vertical room for a mature tree. Kindred Spirit Oak can tolerate partial shade, but full sun produces the strongest form and best foliage performance. -
Establish Strong Foundation
Use a deep watering schedule during the first growing seasons to encourage a robust root system. Young trees need regular watering during drought or extreme heat, even though mature trees become drought resilient once established. -
Enjoy Decades of Growth
Watch your oak transform from sapling to heritage tree. The oak takes decades to reach its full height, ensuring the wood is incredibly dense, strong, and highly resistant to disease.
This is the kind of tree that rewards patience. It starts as a refined vertical accent, becomes a dependable shade source, and eventually anchors the entire landscape with permanence.
Product Details
-
Botanical Name: Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’
-
Common Name: Kindred Spirit® Oak
-
Tree Type: Deciduous columnar oak
-
Mature Size: Approximately 30–40 feet tall
-
Mature Spread: Typically 4–6 feet wide
-
Growth Rate: About 12–18 inches per year in the juvenile phase under good conditions
-
Hardiness Zone: Generally USDA Zones 4–7, with some suitability into Zone 8 depending on local conditions
-
California Compatibility: Best suited to many northern and central California landscapes, with careful siting and establishment irrigation in hotter inland or southern areas
-
Soil Requirements: Performs in average to good soil; tolerates urban soils, compacted conditions, variable pH, damp soil, and dry soil once established
-
Drainage Preference: Well-drained soil is preferred, though the tree can tolerate occasional wetness
-
Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated
-
Foliage: Dark glossy green leaves with silvery-white undersides and 3–7 shallow lobes per leaf
-
Fall Color: Yellow to golden-brown
-
Flowers and Fruit: Monoecious flowers; male flowers appear in pendulous catkins, while female flowers form in small clusters along leaf axils; medium-sized acorns are produced in fall and are often paired
-
Bark and Stems: Dark plated bark with tan interior showing under exfoliation; dark brown twigs with light lenticels
-
Urban Tolerance: Handles pollution, salt, drought, and wet soil better than many traditional oaks
-
Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak diseases
-
Walnut Tolerance: Shows resistance to walnut toxicity, making it a practical option near black walnut trees
Kindred Spirit® Oak was first selected by Earl Cully and Joshua Nadler from seedlings produced at the University of Missouri. The plant patent PP17,604 was filed in 2005 and granted in 2007.
Who It's For:
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners planning a long-term landscape investment
-
Families who want to plant a legacy tree
-
Properties that need vertical structure, formal borders, or a refined focal point
-
Urban yards, driveway edges, medians, and narrow planting strips
-
California homeowners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant specimen
-
Landscapes where a broad traditional oak would be too large
-
Clients who want Yardwork’s guidance on soil, spacing, irrigation, and establishment
If you want lasting natural beauty without planting a tree that will overpower your space, Kindred Spirit Oak fits your needs.
It is also a strong choice for people who think symbolically about the landscape. A tree like this can mark a new home, a child’s birth, a memorial, a marriage, or a family milestone. It grows upward with quiet strength and becomes more meaningful with time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it provides significant shade?
Kindred Spirit Oak begins adding visible structure within the first few years, especially when planted in full sun with consistent establishment watering. Because young trees can grow about 12–18 inches per year in favorable conditions, you can expect steady vertical development before the tree matures into its full 30–40 foot height. Its canopy is narrow, so it provides concentrated shade rather than the broad shade of a spreading oak.
What maintenance does it require?
Water deeply during establishment, mulch around the root zone, and protect young trees from severe drought stress. Once established, Kindred Spirit Oak is low maintenance, drought resilient, tolerant of urban stress, and naturally resistant to many common oak diseases. Light structural pruning may be useful when young to preserve a strong central leader.
Will it work in my California location?
In many California landscapes, yes. Kindred Spirit Oak is especially suitable for cooler northern and central regions that align with USDA Zones 5–8. In hotter inland or southernmost locations, Yardwork may recommend establishment irrigation, a cooler micro-site, and careful soil preparation. Avoid planting where soil remains heavily waterlogged for long periods.
What's your planting guarantee?
Yardwork can help you choose the right size, location, and planting approach before installation. Current guarantee and establishment support details depend on tree size, delivery area, planting service, and seasonal conditions, so ask our team for the warranty terms that apply to your order.
Ready to Plant Your Legacy
Choose a Kindred Spirit Oak and create a living landmark with strength, shade, resilience, and lasting natural beauty.
Yardwork can help you choose the right planting location, evaluate soil and drainage, arrange delivery, and provide planting consultation so your tree starts strong.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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$3,150.00
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Create a Majestic Focal Point That Grows With Your Family
The Kindred Spirit Oak gives you the strength, beauty, and legacy of an oak tree in a narrow, space-smart form that fits modern landscapes without overwhelming them.
Plant it for a living landmark: a tree that can grow alongside your family, create cooling shade, support wildlife, and become part of your home’s story for decades. The name fits the feeling. A kindred spirit is a person who shares a deep, instant connection with you through identical values, beliefs, and soul-level understanding. A kindred spirit is also a like-minded or like-souled individual with whom you share a profound connection defined by shared values and emotional resonance.
That same idea carries into this tree. Shared core values include identical beliefs about life, morality, and purpose. Kindred spirits offer a calming, non-judgmental presence, allowing you to exist in peace without needing to explain yourself. Kindred spirits share an unseen, foundational bond that anchors them together in difficult times. Finding a kindred spirit provides psychological shelter-a safe haven where you can rest and find peace. Intuitive understanding is a trait of kindred spirits, where they grasp your thoughts and feelings without needing long explanations.
The oak represents resilience, mirroring a person’s ability to survive hardships. The oak has historically been tied to wisdom, council, and steadfast growth, mirroring a person’s desire to stand strong in their truth. Oak trees are historically associated with cosmic wisdom and knowledge. The oak tree symbolizes a love and companionship that does not fade with time or distance.
Why You'll Love It
-
Exceptional Longevity – Oaks live for centuries, weathering generations of environmental changes, so this is more than a planting; it is a living family heirloom.
-
Fast Establishment – Kindred Spirit® Oak develops more quickly in its youth than many traditional oak varieties, with young trees often growing about 12–18 inches per year under favorable conditions.
-
Superior Shade Coverage – Its dense, upright canopy provides cooling comfort in a compact footprint, and multiple trees can be used to build a formal screen, shaded border, or strong vertical rhythm.
-
Drought Resilient – Once established, this oak tolerates dry conditions and is well suited to California’s changing climate, while also handling periods of damp or wet soil better than many urban trees.
-
Low Maintenance – After establishment, it requires minimal routine care, while offering strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak problems.
This oak tree is renowned for its strength, survival, and ability to weather storms, symbolizing resilience. The oak’s massive root system symbolizes a shared desire for stability and grounding. The roots of an oak tree intertwine and communicate with other trees in a forest, representing a deep, subterranean bond. The wide branches of an oak provide a massive sanctuary for surrounding wildlife.
The Kindred Spirit Oak is especially valuable when you want the presence of a heritage tree but do not have room for a broad, sprawling canopy. It gives you the feeling of permanence without forcing you to surrender your entire yard.
What Makes It Different
Most oak varieties struggle with modern planting conditions. They may need too much space, grow too wide for narrow lots, or react poorly to compacted urban soils, drought cycles, pollution, salt exposure, and inconsistent drainage.
Kindred Spirit Oak offers:
-
Enhanced Root System – Establishes faster than standard oaks, helping the tree settle in and build long-term strength.
-
Climate Adaptability – Tolerates both drought and occasional flooding, making it a practical choice for variable California weather and urban landscapes.
-
Consistent Growth Rate – Predictable development helps with landscape planning, spacing, screening, and long-term shade expectations.
Botanically, Kindred Spirit® Oak is Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’, a hybrid between Quercus robur f. fastigiata, a narrow upright English oak, and Quercus bicolor, the swamp white oak. This parentage gives it a columnar habit, urban toughness, and strong ornamental value.
Its original specimen stands on Earl Cully’s property in Jacksonville, Illinois, where it measured approximately 35 feet tall and about 6 feet wide at around 30 years of age. That real-world benchmark shows why the tree works so well where a classic shade oak would be too large.
How To Grow The Kindred Spirit Oak Successfully
-
Plant in Optimal Location
Choose a site with full sun whenever possible, proper spacing from structures, and enough vertical room for a mature tree. Kindred Spirit Oak can tolerate partial shade, but full sun produces the strongest form and best foliage performance. -
Establish Strong Foundation
Use a deep watering schedule during the first growing seasons to encourage a robust root system. Young trees need regular watering during drought or extreme heat, even though mature trees become drought resilient once established. -
Enjoy Decades of Growth
Watch your oak transform from sapling to heritage tree. The oak takes decades to reach its full height, ensuring the wood is incredibly dense, strong, and highly resistant to disease.
This is the kind of tree that rewards patience. It starts as a refined vertical accent, becomes a dependable shade source, and eventually anchors the entire landscape with permanence.
Product Details
-
Botanical Name: Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’
-
Common Name: Kindred Spirit® Oak
-
Tree Type: Deciduous columnar oak
-
Mature Size: Approximately 30–40 feet tall
-
Mature Spread: Typically 4–6 feet wide
-
Growth Rate: About 12–18 inches per year in the juvenile phase under good conditions
-
Hardiness Zone: Generally USDA Zones 4–7, with some suitability into Zone 8 depending on local conditions
-
California Compatibility: Best suited to many northern and central California landscapes, with careful siting and establishment irrigation in hotter inland or southern areas
-
Soil Requirements: Performs in average to good soil; tolerates urban soils, compacted conditions, variable pH, damp soil, and dry soil once established
-
Drainage Preference: Well-drained soil is preferred, though the tree can tolerate occasional wetness
-
Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated
-
Foliage: Dark glossy green leaves with silvery-white undersides and 3–7 shallow lobes per leaf
-
Fall Color: Yellow to golden-brown
-
Flowers and Fruit: Monoecious flowers; male flowers appear in pendulous catkins, while female flowers form in small clusters along leaf axils; medium-sized acorns are produced in fall and are often paired
-
Bark and Stems: Dark plated bark with tan interior showing under exfoliation; dark brown twigs with light lenticels
-
Urban Tolerance: Handles pollution, salt, drought, and wet soil better than many traditional oaks
-
Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak diseases
-
Walnut Tolerance: Shows resistance to walnut toxicity, making it a practical option near black walnut trees
Kindred Spirit® Oak was first selected by Earl Cully and Joshua Nadler from seedlings produced at the University of Missouri. The plant patent PP17,604 was filed in 2005 and granted in 2007.
Who It's For:
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners planning a long-term landscape investment
-
Families who want to plant a legacy tree
-
Properties that need vertical structure, formal borders, or a refined focal point
-
Urban yards, driveway edges, medians, and narrow planting strips
-
California homeowners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant specimen
-
Landscapes where a broad traditional oak would be too large
-
Clients who want Yardwork’s guidance on soil, spacing, irrigation, and establishment
If you want lasting natural beauty without planting a tree that will overpower your space, Kindred Spirit Oak fits your needs.
It is also a strong choice for people who think symbolically about the landscape. A tree like this can mark a new home, a child’s birth, a memorial, a marriage, or a family milestone. It grows upward with quiet strength and becomes more meaningful with time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it provides significant shade?
Kindred Spirit Oak begins adding visible structure within the first few years, especially when planted in full sun with consistent establishment watering. Because young trees can grow about 12–18 inches per year in favorable conditions, you can expect steady vertical development before the tree matures into its full 30–40 foot height. Its canopy is narrow, so it provides concentrated shade rather than the broad shade of a spreading oak.
What maintenance does it require?
Water deeply during establishment, mulch around the root zone, and protect young trees from severe drought stress. Once established, Kindred Spirit Oak is low maintenance, drought resilient, tolerant of urban stress, and naturally resistant to many common oak diseases. Light structural pruning may be useful when young to preserve a strong central leader.
Will it work in my California location?
In many California landscapes, yes. Kindred Spirit Oak is especially suitable for cooler northern and central regions that align with USDA Zones 5–8. In hotter inland or southernmost locations, Yardwork may recommend establishment irrigation, a cooler micro-site, and careful soil preparation. Avoid planting where soil remains heavily waterlogged for long periods.
What's your planting guarantee?
Yardwork can help you choose the right size, location, and planting approach before installation. Current guarantee and establishment support details depend on tree size, delivery area, planting service, and seasonal conditions, so ask our team for the warranty terms that apply to your order.
Ready to Plant Your Legacy
Choose a Kindred Spirit Oak and create a living landmark with strength, shade, resilience, and lasting natural beauty.
Yardwork can help you choose the right planting location, evaluate soil and drainage, arrange delivery, and provide planting consultation so your tree starts strong.
Create a Majestic Focal Point That Grows With Your Family
The Kindred Spirit Oak gives you the strength, beauty, and legacy of an oak tree in a narrow, space-smart form that fits modern landscapes without overwhelming them.
Plant it for a living landmark: a tree that can grow alongside your family, create cooling shade, support wildlife, and become part of your home’s story for decades. The name fits the feeling. A kindred spirit is a person who shares a deep, instant connection with you through identical values, beliefs, and soul-level understanding. A kindred spirit is also a like-minded or like-souled individual with whom you share a profound connection defined by shared values and emotional resonance.
That same idea carries into this tree. Shared core values include identical beliefs about life, morality, and purpose. Kindred spirits offer a calming, non-judgmental presence, allowing you to exist in peace without needing to explain yourself. Kindred spirits share an unseen, foundational bond that anchors them together in difficult times. Finding a kindred spirit provides psychological shelter-a safe haven where you can rest and find peace. Intuitive understanding is a trait of kindred spirits, where they grasp your thoughts and feelings without needing long explanations.
The oak represents resilience, mirroring a person’s ability to survive hardships. The oak has historically been tied to wisdom, council, and steadfast growth, mirroring a person’s desire to stand strong in their truth. Oak trees are historically associated with cosmic wisdom and knowledge. The oak tree symbolizes a love and companionship that does not fade with time or distance.
Why You'll Love It
-
Exceptional Longevity – Oaks live for centuries, weathering generations of environmental changes, so this is more than a planting; it is a living family heirloom.
-
Fast Establishment – Kindred Spirit® Oak develops more quickly in its youth than many traditional oak varieties, with young trees often growing about 12–18 inches per year under favorable conditions.
-
Superior Shade Coverage – Its dense, upright canopy provides cooling comfort in a compact footprint, and multiple trees can be used to build a formal screen, shaded border, or strong vertical rhythm.
-
Drought Resilient – Once established, this oak tolerates dry conditions and is well suited to California’s changing climate, while also handling periods of damp or wet soil better than many urban trees.
-
Low Maintenance – After establishment, it requires minimal routine care, while offering strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak problems.
This oak tree is renowned for its strength, survival, and ability to weather storms, symbolizing resilience. The oak’s massive root system symbolizes a shared desire for stability and grounding. The roots of an oak tree intertwine and communicate with other trees in a forest, representing a deep, subterranean bond. The wide branches of an oak provide a massive sanctuary for surrounding wildlife.
The Kindred Spirit Oak is especially valuable when you want the presence of a heritage tree but do not have room for a broad, sprawling canopy. It gives you the feeling of permanence without forcing you to surrender your entire yard.
What Makes It Different
Most oak varieties struggle with modern planting conditions. They may need too much space, grow too wide for narrow lots, or react poorly to compacted urban soils, drought cycles, pollution, salt exposure, and inconsistent drainage.
Kindred Spirit Oak offers:
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Enhanced Root System – Establishes faster than standard oaks, helping the tree settle in and build long-term strength.
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Climate Adaptability – Tolerates both drought and occasional flooding, making it a practical choice for variable California weather and urban landscapes.
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Consistent Growth Rate – Predictable development helps with landscape planning, spacing, screening, and long-term shade expectations.
Botanically, Kindred Spirit® Oak is Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’, a hybrid between Quercus robur f. fastigiata, a narrow upright English oak, and Quercus bicolor, the swamp white oak. This parentage gives it a columnar habit, urban toughness, and strong ornamental value.
Its original specimen stands on Earl Cully’s property in Jacksonville, Illinois, where it measured approximately 35 feet tall and about 6 feet wide at around 30 years of age. That real-world benchmark shows why the tree works so well where a classic shade oak would be too large.
How To Grow The Kindred Spirit Oak Successfully
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Plant in Optimal Location
Choose a site with full sun whenever possible, proper spacing from structures, and enough vertical room for a mature tree. Kindred Spirit Oak can tolerate partial shade, but full sun produces the strongest form and best foliage performance. -
Establish Strong Foundation
Use a deep watering schedule during the first growing seasons to encourage a robust root system. Young trees need regular watering during drought or extreme heat, even though mature trees become drought resilient once established. -
Enjoy Decades of Growth
Watch your oak transform from sapling to heritage tree. The oak takes decades to reach its full height, ensuring the wood is incredibly dense, strong, and highly resistant to disease.
This is the kind of tree that rewards patience. It starts as a refined vertical accent, becomes a dependable shade source, and eventually anchors the entire landscape with permanence.
Product Details
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Botanical Name: Quercus × warei ‘Nadler’
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Common Name: Kindred Spirit® Oak
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Tree Type: Deciduous columnar oak
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Mature Size: Approximately 30–40 feet tall
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Mature Spread: Typically 4–6 feet wide
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Growth Rate: About 12–18 inches per year in the juvenile phase under good conditions
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Hardiness Zone: Generally USDA Zones 4–7, with some suitability into Zone 8 depending on local conditions
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California Compatibility: Best suited to many northern and central California landscapes, with careful siting and establishment irrigation in hotter inland or southern areas
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Soil Requirements: Performs in average to good soil; tolerates urban soils, compacted conditions, variable pH, damp soil, and dry soil once established
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Drainage Preference: Well-drained soil is preferred, though the tree can tolerate occasional wetness
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Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated
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Foliage: Dark glossy green leaves with silvery-white undersides and 3–7 shallow lobes per leaf
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Fall Color: Yellow to golden-brown
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Flowers and Fruit: Monoecious flowers; male flowers appear in pendulous catkins, while female flowers form in small clusters along leaf axils; medium-sized acorns are produced in fall and are often paired
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Bark and Stems: Dark plated bark with tan interior showing under exfoliation; dark brown twigs with light lenticels
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Urban Tolerance: Handles pollution, salt, drought, and wet soil better than many traditional oaks
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Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to powdery mildew and other common oak diseases
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Walnut Tolerance: Shows resistance to walnut toxicity, making it a practical option near black walnut trees
Kindred Spirit® Oak was first selected by Earl Cully and Joshua Nadler from seedlings produced at the University of Missouri. The plant patent PP17,604 was filed in 2005 and granted in 2007.
Who It's For:
Ideal for:
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Homeowners planning a long-term landscape investment
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Families who want to plant a legacy tree
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Properties that need vertical structure, formal borders, or a refined focal point
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Urban yards, driveway edges, medians, and narrow planting strips
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California homeowners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant specimen
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Landscapes where a broad traditional oak would be too large
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Clients who want Yardwork’s guidance on soil, spacing, irrigation, and establishment
If you want lasting natural beauty without planting a tree that will overpower your space, Kindred Spirit Oak fits your needs.
It is also a strong choice for people who think symbolically about the landscape. A tree like this can mark a new home, a child’s birth, a memorial, a marriage, or a family milestone. It grows upward with quiet strength and becomes more meaningful with time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it provides significant shade?
Kindred Spirit Oak begins adding visible structure within the first few years, especially when planted in full sun with consistent establishment watering. Because young trees can grow about 12–18 inches per year in favorable conditions, you can expect steady vertical development before the tree matures into its full 30–40 foot height. Its canopy is narrow, so it provides concentrated shade rather than the broad shade of a spreading oak.
What maintenance does it require?
Water deeply during establishment, mulch around the root zone, and protect young trees from severe drought stress. Once established, Kindred Spirit Oak is low maintenance, drought resilient, tolerant of urban stress, and naturally resistant to many common oak diseases. Light structural pruning may be useful when young to preserve a strong central leader.
Will it work in my California location?
In many California landscapes, yes. Kindred Spirit Oak is especially suitable for cooler northern and central regions that align with USDA Zones 5–8. In hotter inland or southernmost locations, Yardwork may recommend establishment irrigation, a cooler micro-site, and careful soil preparation. Avoid planting where soil remains heavily waterlogged for long periods.
What's your planting guarantee?
Yardwork can help you choose the right size, location, and planting approach before installation. Current guarantee and establishment support details depend on tree size, delivery area, planting service, and seasonal conditions, so ask our team for the warranty terms that apply to your order.
Ready to Plant Your Legacy
Choose a Kindred Spirit Oak and create a living landmark with strength, shade, resilience, and lasting natural beauty.
Yardwork can help you choose the right planting location, evaluate soil and drainage, arrange delivery, and provide planting consultation so your tree starts strong.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.