Native trees / Large trees / Ceremonial oak (ltd edition)
Ceremonial Oak (Quercus robur)
The common, pedunculate, or English, oak is the most common tree in southern and central British broadleaved woods. In fact, throughout Europe it has been the predominant timber tree since prehistoric times
| Latin name | Quercus robur |
|---|---|
| Family name | Beech |
| Latin family name | Fagaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Native Deciduous |
| Average height | 15-25m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Abundant in most conditions except marshy, very light or chalky soils |
| Tree lore and folklore | The oak tree has a long history of folklore throughout Europe. The oak was sacred to many people, including the ancient Greeks, the Norse and the Celts. It was often associated with the gods of thunder as oak was often split by lightning |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
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