Description
About English oak
(Quercus robur)
known as common or pedunculate oak. this tree is known for its size, age and acorns.
Growth and size
Mature height: 20-40m.
Growth rate: 50cm per year.
Supplied as 20-50cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Supports more than 2,300 species of insects, birds, fungi and mammals.
Acorns are eaten by squirrels, deer, badgers and birds.
Food plant for caterpillars including purple hairstreak butterfly and many moths.
Soil and conditions
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils.
Thrives in full sun, tolerates light shade.
Needs plenty of space for roots and canopy.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
The oak supports more wildlife than any other native British tree, and doesn’t produce acorns until it’s 40 years old.
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