Quercus robur 'Compacta'
Quercus robur 'Compacta'
Quercus robur 'Compacta'
Quercus robur 'Compacta'

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!

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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.

Quercus robur 'Compacta' is an interesting small oak tree for a garden with limited space but due to its very slow rate of growth is not one for instant gratification!


  • Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Any reasonably well drained fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Rate of Growth: Very slow
  • Habit: Quercus robur 'Compacta' grows to be a very small tree with gnarled branches and a rounded crown.
    • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
    • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)
  • Notes: Quercus robur 'Compacta' is slow growing and will take many years to reach the above height.
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features
Honey Fungus Resistant, Suitable for Containers, Rare and Unusual

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