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  2. English Oak (Quercus robur) - British Trees - Woodland …

    • Common names: English oak, pedunculate oak, common oak. Scientific name: Quercus robur. Family: Fagaceae. Origin: native. A large, deciduous tree growing up to 20–40m tall. Also known as common oak, t… See more

    What Does English Oak Look like?

    A year in the life of an oak tree Leaves Around 10cm long with 4–5 deep lobes with smooth edges. Leaf-burst occurs mid-May and the leaves have almost no stem and grow in … See more

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    Where to Find English Oak

    English oak is a very common tree. It is especially common in deciduous woods in … See more

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    Value to Wildlife

    Oak forests support more life forms than any other native forest. They are host to hundreds of insect species, supplying many birds with an important food source. In autumn, ma… See more

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    Mythology and Symbolism

    The oak was sacred to many gods, including Zeus, Jupiter and the Celtic Dagda. Each of these gods ruled over thunder and lightning, and oak trees are often hit by l… See more

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  1. Red oak is native to North America and was introduced to the UK. It was extensively used as a forest tree in Europe in the nineteenth century and in Britain after 1920. It requires full light and lots of space. It is famed for its glorious autumn colour.
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    Red oaks (Quercus rubra) are stately trees with fantastic shade and fall foliage. These magnificent trees, native to the east coast of North America, grow to be large trees averaging 75 feet tall and about 40 to 60 feet wide. This tree will require a lot of space and will likely live anywhere from 150 to 500 years.
    www.thespruce.com/red-oak-growing-guide-5195395
    The red oak (Quercus rubra) is a broadleaved deciduous tree that grows 60 to 90 ft. (18 – 28 m). The stately tree has a spreading crown with an irregular shape growing up to 75 ft. (22 m) wide. Red oaks have trunks measuring 1.6 to 3.2 ft. (0.5 – 1 m) wide, with some specimens measuring over 6 ft. (2 m) in diameter.
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  3. Red Oak (Quercus rubra) - British Trees - Woodland Trust

  4. Red Oak Tree: Leaves, Bark, Acorns (Pictures) - Leafy …

    WEBFeb 22, 2023 · A red oak tree is a fast-growing deciduous tree with dark green lobed leaves with bristle tips, pale green catkins (flower clusters), and a broad-spreading irregular crown. Red oak trees are famed for their …

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  5. English oak - The Morton Arboretum

    WEBEnglish oak is a long-lived oak with a broadly rounded to spreading habit and a short trunk. It is an excellent specimen tree or can be planted in a grouping in large open landscapes. The acorns provide a valuable food …

  6. Complete Guide to Oak Trees - BBC Gardeners World …

    WEBJun 15, 2023 · English oak is common across the British Isles, often growing as the dominant tree in the woods of the lowlands, or as a lone tree creating a majestic spreading outline. Sessile oak tends to favour more …

  7. Quercus robur - Wikipedia

    WEBQuercus robur, the pedunculate oak or English oak, [3][4] is a species of flowering plant in the beech and oak family, Fagaceae. It is a large tree, native to most of Europe and western Asia, and is widely cultivated in …

  8. 49 Types of Oak Trees (with Pictures): Identification …

    WEBNov 2, 2023 · Red Oak Trees. Red oak trees generally have lobed leaves with pointed tips and tiny bristles at the lobed tips. Their acorns take two years to mature and they have a very bitter, unpalatable taste. The leaves …

  9. Common Oak, English Oak (Quercus robur) Growing

    WEBFeb 1, 2024 · At a Glance: Quercus robur - (English Oak) Plant Characteristics: A majestic and robust tree known for its broad canopy and deep roots. Features lobed leaves and produces distinctive acorns. A …

  10. Quercus rubra - Wikipedia

    WEBQuercus rubra, the northern red oak, is an oak tree in the red oak group (Quercus section Lobatae). It is a native of North America, in the eastern and central United States and southeast and south-central Canada.