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Quercus robur Tree

Name: Quercus robur Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: QR.SS.10.1
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

English Oak

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£80

£80 ~~£80~~

Pre-order: Ready November 2026

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10 x 6 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lobed leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Eco benefits Native to UK, carbon storage, wildlife-friendly

Fruit Ornamental acorns

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

The grand and majestic English Oak tree is very popular with wildlife as a habitat and food source. The recognisable, deeply lobed foliage is dark-green in summer. The leaves turns shades of bronze and reddish brown in autumn and acorns add further interest. When the leaves have fallen, the grand, wonderfully gnarled, bare structure is left to grace the landscape.

Quercus robur has a spreading form and will grow to 10 x 6 metres in 20 years. Given the respected Award of Garden merit from the RHS, the native English Oak tree is deserving of a place in any large garden. Plant in any soil except waterlogged.

Robur is derived from the Celtic 'quer' meaning fine and 'cuez' meaning a tree and we agree that it is definitely a fine tree! Click here to view other Oak trees.

AKA English oak, Native oak, Common oak, Pedunculate oak, Quercus robur

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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