English Oak Tree | Quercus Robur
The Highlights
- The most iconic English tree, Oak supports more wildlife species than any other native tree, including insects, nesting birds and small mammals, with the acorns providing food for woodland animals such as deer, squirrels and badgers. Even the fallen leaves, when they break down into leaf mould, support hundreds of insect and fungi species. Planting an oak is one of the most environmentally beneficial things you can do!
- Clusters of multi-lobed, deep green leaves on gently twisting branches, long yellow catkins in spring and acorns in autumn. The leaves turn orange and reddish-brown in autumn.
- A fully hardy, fast growing tree which will reach a height of approx 10m (unless pruned) and grows well in all types of soil; in sun or partial shade. As your oak matures it will form a broad, spreading crown with sturdy branches beneath
- Plant as a feature tree in a lawn, in a border or as part of a woodland garden
- Oak also makes a great hedge plant as its shallow tap root won't deprive nearby plants of water and nutrients
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- The most iconic English tree, Oak supports more wildlife species than any other native tree, including insects, nesting birds and small mammals, with the acorns providing food for woodland animals such as deer, squirrels and badgers. Even the fallen leaves, when they break down into leaf mould, support hundreds of insect and fungi species. Planting an oak is one of the most environmentally beneficial things you can do!
- Clusters of multi-lobed, deep green leaves on gently twisting branches, long yellow catkins in spring and acorns in autumn. The leaves turn orange and reddish-brown in autumn.
- A fully hardy, fast growing tree which will reach a height of approx 10m (unless pruned) and grows well in all types of soil; in sun or partial shade. As your oak matures it will form a broad, spreading crown with sturdy branches beneath
- Plant as a feature tree in a lawn, in a border or as part of a woodland garden
- Oak also makes a great hedge plant as its shallow tap root won't deprive nearby plants of water and nutrients
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
High Pest/Disease resistance
Generally pest and disease resistant but can suffer from aphids. Introduce aphid predators into your garden using companion planting. Read more about companion planting in our knowledge guidesMORE
Water young trees regularly until roots are well established
Full Sun
Full Sun
You will want to plant somewhere the plant will receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight everyday during Spring and Summer.
Moist but well-drained soil
Suits any soil type that is moist but well-drained
Prune Annually
Any pruning should be done when the tree is fully dormant, between autumn and early spring
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower