QUERCUS robur

Commonly known as Common oak, English oak, Pedunculate oak

Pot grown

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

individually £12.50 each , 10+ £11.50 each

Large

Pot size - 10 to 15 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery 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.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£80.00

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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