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Common Oak
Quercus robur-BARE ROOT
Bare Root from as little as 34p each Common oak is a large, long-lived, native deciduous tree with irregular, lobed, mid to dark green leaves that have no stalks and appear from April to November. The leaves appear in conjunction with bright green catkins in April and acorns in scaly cups that are produced singly or in groups during the autumn. It has a large, wide-spreading crown with strong, sturdy branches that become twisted with age and make a huge, irregular silhouette which dominates the landscape. Perfect for using in large, mixed woodlands or native hedgerows, it’s attractive to a wide range of wildlife including insects, small mammals, birds and squirrels, who love the acorns. Oak makes a particularly useful hedging plant because it produces tap roots that grow downwards without spreading early in its life, so it does not rob the surrounding plants or moisture and nutrients.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonable, well-drained soil is suitable
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Flowering Period:
Catkins in April
Flower Colour:
Bright green
Other Features:
For hedging plant at 4 to 7 linear metre, double, staggered row 200mm apart.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
PLANTING & CARE: - Only plant bare rooted plants from November to March. Always ensure the roots are kept moist. If you can’t plant immediately upon receipt, dig a 200mm trench, put the plant roots in and cover with soil until required. Prior to planting, dip roots in water to ensure the roots are planted wet. Dig the hole approximately 20mm deeper than the plant root to allow the plant to be planted slightly deeper than it’s been grown at in the nursery. Back fill the hole with well broken up soil holding the plant upright in position. Top dress with bonemeal, 1 handful per 4 plants or 1 osmacote tablet per plant. For additional protection and support fit a spiral guard and cane (See the ‘Growing and Caring’ Section at the top of this page). Keep well watered in the first year of development and apply bonemeal annually in March. To grow as a hedge cut to height required annually in September.
Eventual Height: Cut to size
Eventual Spread:
Cut to size
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