Quercus robur 'Purpurea'

Quercus robur 'Purpurea'

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£55.00

(Purple-leaved English Oak) A rare selection of our native English oak with wonderful, smoky-purple coloured leaves and a densely branching, rounded habit.

Very slow to grow initially but will form a lovely small rounded tree in time. Not for instant gratification! 

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Rare selection of our native English oak with wonderful, smoky-purple coloured leaves and a densely branching, rounded habit. Slow growing but Quercus robur 'Purpurea' will form a spectacular and colourful ornamental tree given time.

  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Any, fertile soil. Will tolerate damp but well drained ground. Avoid waterlogged areas.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow until established then moderate.
  • Habit: Eventually a small tree with a rounded crown once established.
    • Height: 10 m (32 ft)
    • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
  • Notes: This oak will grow in light, dappled shade but in such a position will not develop such a strong purple leaf colour.

How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Foliage - Purple/Red, Honey Fungus Resistant, Rare and Unusual
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