Quercus robur English oak Ht 25-30m

Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Erosion control / Forestry species / Tolerates limestone soils / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

Pendunculate oak. Widespread across Europe. Broadly spreading. deciduous. Often has a short bole and stout branches when widely spaced. Trees long lived, preferring damp heavy soils. Heavy acorn production. Valuable durable timber.