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Quercus robur

Experiment species
Species
  • Icon of tree form Tree
Family Fagaceae
Common names Common Oak, English Oak, Pedunculate Oak

Climatic Suitability
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Quercus robur: tree in street
Credit: Leigh Staas
Quercus robur: tree in field
Credit: Norwood Industries
Quercus robur: closeup leaves
Credit: Norwood Industries
Quercus robur: fruit
Credit: rosicrane
Quercus robur: flowers
Credit: Stephen James McWilliam
Quercus robur: bark
Credit: Leigh Staas
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Form

Height in cultivation 20 – 30 m
Spread in cultivation 15 – 25 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Brown, green, inconspicuous flowers, yellow
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Blue-green, green
Leaf loss Deciduous
Canopy area 490.9 m2
Canopy shape Rounded, spreading

Site

Urban space type Park
Use feature, shade, timber
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Cool, lateral space
Soil Volume 106 – 295 m3
Water use Moderate

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance Moderate drought
High frost
High coastal
Soil Salinity No
Drought strategy Tolerator/avoider
Heat Tolerant
Growth rate Fast, medium
Expected lifespan Long
Risk - Flammability High
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots
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Cultivars & Hybrids

Image of Quercus robur Fastigiata

Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'

Cypress Oak

  • Icon of tree form Tree

Climatic Suitability

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Climate Suitability

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