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Quercus robur

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Quercus robur English Oak, Pedunculate Oak, French Oak,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Rounded

Description:
Large deciduous tree with a spreading habit and rounded canopy. A great shade tree with a thick trunk, widely used throughout South-Eastern Australia. The tree can often be wide as it is high and makes and ideal choice for large parks and gardens. Leaves are dark green and lobed and turn red/brown in autumn. Acorns also appear in autumn. Will reach it's full height in 20-50 years.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any

Landscape Use(s)
Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf Miner, Powdery Mildew

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Fagaceae Europe

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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