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English Oak

Quercus robur

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
English Oak (Quercus robur)

Photo: Jean-Pierre Chéreau & Roger Culos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

green, straw

What actually matters with this one

It supports more species than any other tree in Britain. Plant an acorn where you want it — transplanting breaks the tap root.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
20-40 m
Flowers
May
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.