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English oak

English oak

Quercus robur

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 8b

A stately, long-lived deciduous tree with a broad spreading crown and deeply lobed leaves that turn russet-brown in autumn. It produces acorns and is valued for its majestic form and wildlife habitat.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–80′ tall × 40–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Succession Role

climax

Native Range

Europe, western Asia, northern Africa

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting