Boardwalk® is a live oak cultivar with a very dominant central leader. Branches attach to the trunk at wide angles (generally 45 - 60 degrees) so included bark is generally not present. Lateral branches turn gradually upward forming an upright, pyramidal canopy. As the tree matures its canopy remains pyramidal shaped but more widely so. The parent tree as of August, 2008 is 12 years old from an acorn and is 25 feet in height, 21 feet wide, and has 12" of caliper. Short, twiggy branches are borne along Boardwalk's® curved lateral branches giving it a somewhat formal appearance. Leaves are dark green, long, and narrow and are very persistent through the winter months. Boardwalk® has a fast growth rate especially as a juvenile and is easily pruned to meet the Florida Grades and Standards resulting in a well structured tree. Because of the abundance of lateral branches originating from the trunk and the wide angles of attachment, lifting the canopy years after planting in the landscape can be accomplished without compromising the overall shape and appearance of the canopy. Boardwalk® is an excellent choice for a street and parking lot planting, blending structural characteristics with a dense, well - shaped canopy that requires less structural pruning as it grows.