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    Quercus robur

    Also Known As

    • Quercus pedunculata
    • English Oak
    • Pedunculate Oak
    • Truffle Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-98'
    • W: 40'-98'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Quercus robur plant details

    Quercus robur is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus robur

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 40 FT - 98 FT - wide, 40 FT - 98 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: pyramidal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus robur

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the longest-lived and most valuable timber trees of the world? (Bean) from which were built the wooden ships of old; a rugged broad- spreading tree of picturesque habit worshipped by Druids. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Broad, rounded, open crown. Yellow-brown fall color. Sturdy tree, large trunk, adaptable. Hardy to zone 5.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Quercus robur plant

    How to Grow Quercus robur

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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