Quercus robur

English Oak

English oak (Quercus robur) develops a broad, rounded crown above a sturdy trunk. Small leaves have rounded lobes, and stalked acorns add detail in autumn.

Its structure combines an oval crown and a rounded outline. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring brown and yellow tones.

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.

Size
• Height: 40-70 ft
• Width: 40-70 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5a–8b

Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Specimen
• Street Tree
• Pollinator garden
• Woodland Gardens

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

40-70 ft

Width

40-70 ft

Hardiness zones

5a–8b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Green, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Brown, Yellow

Fruit color

Brown, Green, Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Clay, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Pollinator garden, Provide Shade, Specimen, Street Tree, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Oval, Rounded, Spreading

Bark

Fissured, Furrowed, Ridged

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes