Quercus robur - English Oak

Quercus robur (English oak) is a large deciduous adorned with a magnificent, broad spreading crown. The foliage of 3-7 lobed, rich blue-green leaves turns reddish-brown in the fall. Inconspicuous yellow green catkins appear in spring as the leaves emerge.

The short trunk and upright branches, with their ridged and furrowed dark gray bark, provide architectural elegance and winter interest. Its oval acorns are a valuable source of food for small mammals and birds, but English Oak may take to 20 years before the first crop of acorns i:produced. Robust and sturdy, it is an excellent specimen tree for large areas.