Quercus robur
common oak
Q. robur is a large deciduous tree developing a magnificent, broad crown, the leaves with shallow, rounded lobes, turning reddish-brown in autumn. Inconspicuous yellow-green catkins among the young leaves
Other common names
aacblack oak
see moreEnglish oak
French oak
pedunculate oak
Polish oak
Slavonian oak
Synonyms
Quercus pedunculata
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Brown | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most deep, fertile soils and is lime tolerant
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe, in a cold frame
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildew. Also oak wilt in USA only
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