Quercus

Small, medium to large sized trees, oaks thrive in most deep soils and some are lime tolerant. Although some are large trees once established, even gardens with limited space have room for a dwarf or columnar oak such as Quercus robur 'Pectinata' or Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'.

Quercus robur, the common English oak, and its various forms are amongst the best trees for wildlife conservation. Over 300 species of insect live on our native oak, sustaining in turn a wide range of insectivorous birds and small mammals. Seed eating birds also benefit as they rely on insects for feeding their young.

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Quercus cerris - bark on an established tree

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Quercus cerris

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(Turkey Oak) Native to parts of Southern Europe, Quercus cerris was introduced to the UK in the 18th Century and is very hardy with handsome dark green, narrow, lobed leaves. In autumn these leaves turn bronze-brown and can stay on the tree well into winter. Established specimens have solitary acorns and distinctive, deeply fissured grey bark. Quercus...

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Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata'

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Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata'

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(Variegated Turkey Oak) A true gem of the plant world, Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata' has exceptionally pretty, cream variegated foliage from spring until autumn.

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Quercus ilex

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Quercus ilex

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(Holm Oak) A majestic medium sized or eventually large, evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region of Europe with glossy dark-green leaves and smooth grey bark. Excellent for screening!

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Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' - four to five year old plant

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Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'

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(Columnar Pin Oak) An exciting new oak, Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' is an very upright, narrow tree initially, spreading a little once mature with lovely orange/red autumn colour once established.

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Quercus palustris 'Isabel' - rounded habit on an established plant in summer.

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Quercus palustris 'Isabel'

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(Dwarf Pin Oak) A new introduction to the United Kingdom from Holland, this rare oak grows to be a cone shaped, small tree with fiery red and orange autumn colours. This is very slow growing and a bushy shrub in the short term although eventually it grows to be a short, shrubby tree in time. Quercus palustris 'Isabel' is a very attractive and small...

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Quercus petraea - leaves in early summer

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Quercus petraea

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(Sessile Oak) Native to the UK this is a medium sized or eventually large, branching tree with large, leathery, lobed dark green leaves on long stalks. Mature trees develop deep grooves in the bark. Masses of stalkless acorns once established. Very handsome specimen tree once established, beneficial for native wildlife and most suitable for areas with...

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Quercus robur - mature oak tree in summer

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Quercus robur

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(English Oak) A large majestic tree, Quercus robur has dark green leaves and acorns in the autumn once established. The leaves turn bronze and yellow as they fall in autumn. Mature trees are an excellent habitat for insects and other wildlife. It is very long lived and the timber of good specimens is highly valued. Formerly it was used in ship building...

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Quercus robur 'Compacta'

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Quercus robur 'Compacta'

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(Dwarf English Oak) A very slow growing form of our native oak, Quercus robur 'Compacta' has dense clusters of the familiar dark green leaves and a slightly gnarled habit once established. Due to its very slow rate of growth, this plant is not for instant gratification! This plant is only available in limited numbers and is very rarely listed for sale.

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Quercus robur 'Concordia'

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Quercus robur 'Concordia'

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(Golden-leaved English Oak) A lovely and slow growing selection of oak, Quercus robur 'Concordia' has superb, clear golden-yellow leaves and was first raised on a nursery in Belgium in the nineteenth century. Very limited number of young plants available this year.

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Quercus robur 'Pectinata'

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Quercus robur 'Pectinata'

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(Cut-leaf English Oak) One of our favourite cultivars of oak tree, Quercus robur 'Pectinata' has handsome pectinate (comb-shaped), deeply cut, dark green leaves which turn lovely cinnamon and straw colours in autumn. Very limited number of young plants available this year.

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Quercus robur 'Rita's Gold' - early autumn leaves

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Quercus robur 'Rita's Gold'

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(English Oak) A very unusual selection of oak which is grown not so much for its summer leaf colour (as you would usually expect with this name), as for its yellow and golden-yellow autumn colour. The summer leaf colour is mid to dark green. Gradually develops into a very handsome small or eventually medium sized tree. Best autumn leaf colour is typically...

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Quercus robur 'Timuki'

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Quercus robur 'Timuki'

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(Purple-leaved English Oak) This rare and slow growing, purple leaved selection of our native pedunculate (English) oak was discovered in 1998 in Lithuania by a Mr Timuks, after whom it is named. Best for patient gardeners. Very limited number of young plants available this year.

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Quercus rubra - bright red autumn colour

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Quercus rubra

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(Red Oak) A vigorous tree medium sized to large tree native to North America and Canada with handsome toothed green leaves which appear as though they are on fire in autumn, turning lovely shades of dark red and orange before falling.

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Quercus rubra 'Evenley Gold' - golden leaves in late Spring

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Quercus rubra 'Evenley Gold'

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(Golden-leaved Oak) Quercus rubra 'Evenley Gold' is a very handsome tree with soft golden-green leaves in summer turning pink and red in autumn here in Derbyshire. The leaves seem to be more resistant to summer leaf scorch than those of a typical Quercus rubra 'Aurea' and so they should keep their colour well in most conditions. Very limited number of...

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Quercus semecarpifolia

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Quercus semecarpifolia

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(Evergreen Oak) A rare tree in the United Kingdom, Quercus semecarpifolia has eye-catching leaves and is native to a huge area from Eastern Afghanistan to Western China.

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Quercus texana 'New Madrid' - spring leaves

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Quercus texana 'New Madrid'

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(Texas Red Oak) A new introduction to the United Kingdom with vividly coloured spring leaves, Quercus texana 'New Madrid' was first discovered growing in New Madrid, Missouri, USA.

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Quercus x bimundorum 'Crimson Spire'

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Quercus x bimundorum 'Crimson Spire'

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Quercus x bimundorum 'Crimson Spire' is a splendid new introduction to the United Kingdom with bright red autumn colour and an upright, columnar habit. Best autumn colour is usually seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Mature specimens have a reasonably narrow, upright habit and this is an ideal choice of oak tree for gardens with limited...

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