English Oak

(Pedunculate Oak)

Quercus Robur

A large, long-lived, iconic shade tree native to Europe that was once used for building ships and cathedrals. Has held great cultural and religious significance throughout history. Attractive dark-green, lobed leaves and large acorns that provide valuable food for local wildlife. The acorns are edible to humans if the tannins are leached out. Trees have both male and female flowers on the same tree and are wind pollinated but set seed better when more than one tree is present. Takes about 20 to 30 years to set seed and can produce hybrid seeds if planted near other oak species from white oak group.