Quercus robur - English Oak - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Quercus robur - English Oak
Quercus robur - English Oak

English Oak

Quercus robur

  • Pyramidal when young, maturing to a broad, spreading, rounded crown
  • Leaves have blunt rounded lobes, are dark green on top and blue-green beneath
  • Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by oval acorns
  • Fall colours are non-showy pale yellow to brown

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
18-20 m

SPREAD:
13-18 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


A popular shade tree with a strong central leader, great for landscapes, parks or streets. It may take up to 25-30 years for this tree to bear a crop of acorns.

Quercus robur is showing signs of possibly becoming an invasive species.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Seed
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Specimen