English Oak
Quercus robur
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Fagaceae
Plant Description: Large, stately deciduous tree. Tolerant of drought and many soil types. Requires little pruning due to excellent branch development. Dark-green, lobed leaves turn brown in the fall and may stay on the tree through the winter. Best used in drier climates due to its susceptibility to powdery mildew. Produces acorns which can become messy. Robur in the name references its strength and the hardness of the wood. Acorns are edible but may require some processing before eating due to high levels of tannin that cause a bitter taste.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 50-60' tall x 40-60' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
