Quercus robur

Quercus robur

£1.25

English Oak: Common Oak: A large, deciduous, long lived, native tree, possibly reaching a mature height of 20-40m, with a broad crown. Shallowly lobed, dark green leaves are produced, which turn reddish-brown in autumn. Lon, yellow-green, inconspicuous catkins appear in spring, followed by green acorns, which ripen to brown. An important food source and shelter for a range of small mammals, birds and insects. Plant in all types of moist, well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Hardiness rating H6.

Evergreen / Deciduous

  • Deciduous

Flower Color

  • Yellow, Green

Attractive to Bees

  • No

Attractive to Birds

  • Yes

Attractive to Butterflies

  • No

British Grown

  • No

Flowering Season

  • Spring

Height/Size

  • 40-60cm 1+0

Mature Height

  • 12m

Mature Spread

  • 8m

Native to UK

  • Yes

PH

  • Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Shape/Habit

  • Bushy

Sun Levels

  • Full sun, Partial shade

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