The monarch of native trees, the English Oak (Quercus robur) is more than just a tree—it’s an entire ecosystem. Towering and majestic, this broad-crowned beauty supports more wildlife than any other UK tree species—offering food, shelter, and habitat for insects, birds, bats, fungi, and mammals alike.
From its knobbly acorns to its deeply fissured bark, every part of the oak tells a story. Long-lived and slow to mature, it’s best planted with future generations in mind—but even young oaks bring instant value to a wildlife garden. Perfect for rewilding projects, meadows, wild hedges, or as a legacy planting in a large space, Supplied in a 12 litre container.
⚠️ Best suited to larger gardens, woodland edges, or parkland. Not for patios or small plots!
“If you’ve got the space, this is the tree. Oaks are wildlife champions—there’s nothing else like them in the UK. I’ve planted them in hedges, rewilding sites, and even as a solitary feature in big gardens. And they’re slow but not lazy—you’ll see real structure within a few years. Just imagine the birdsong under a mature one.”
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£79.99
Common Name: English Oak
Botanical Name: Quercus robur
Type: Deciduous broadleaf tree
Native Status: Fully native (UK)
Position: Full sun to light dappled shade
Soil Type: Versatile—grows well in clay, loam, or sandy soils. Tolerates acid and alkaline pH. Prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Height: 20 to 40 metres (65–130 feet)
Spread: 15 to 25 metres (50–80 feet)
Growth Rate: Moderate when young (30–40cm/year), then slowing with age. Will form a sturdy, round crown over time.
Spring: Bright green leaves emerge, catkins support insects.
Summer: Broad canopy offers shade and shelter.
Autumn: Produces acorns and golden foliage.
Winter: Stunning silhouette and gnarled branches.
Supports over 2,300 species, including 326 dependent on oak exclusively.
Hosts caterpillars, beetles, gall wasps, lichens, fungi.
Acorns feed jays, mice, badgers, and deer.
Bark crevices shelter bats and insects.
Nesting and feeding site for countless bird species.
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