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    QUERCUS robur
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    QUERCUS robur

    Commonly known as Common oak, English oak, Pedunculate oak

    Large
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00  
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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Syn. Q. pedunculata. Wildlife plant. Almost a complete ecosystem. Supports over 280 insect species and a large variety of birds. With Q. petraea (Sessile oak), the 2 native oaks.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi.
    • Place of origin
      Europe
    • Deciduous
      short-stalked, dark green leaves to 14cm (5.5in) long. Leaves have rounded lobes, each base with 2 small ear-like lobes.
    • Coastal / windswept
      Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      35m (115ft)
    • Spread
      25m (82ft)
    • Tree
      Rugged, spreading tree with fissured, grey-brown bark. Ovoid acorns singly or in clusters.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      35m (115ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        25m (82ft)
       
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