Species: Quercus robur

(kwer'kus row'burr)

English Oak; Truffle Oak; Pedunculate Oak

Found on Course Walks

Oaks ;
Big Trees in Winter

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Argenteo Marginata', 'Attention', 'Autropurpurea', 'Concordia', 'Cristata', 'Fastigiata', 'Filicifolia', 'Pendula', 'Salicifolia', 'Skyrocket', 'Variegata', 'Westminster Globe'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 60' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

powdery mildew can be a problem; susceptible to anthracnose

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

native to Europe, northern Africa, western Asia; transplant in spring

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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