English Oak

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Botanical Name: Quercus robur
Common Name: English Oak

Updated 12/2012

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Winter form	Leaf	Fruit

Height: 40-60' Spread: 50-60' Habit/Form: Rounded to spreading Growth rate: Slow/Medium  Zones: 4-8

Cultural requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; pH tolerant.

Ornamental Characteristics: Dark green to blue-green leaf color; broadly rounded, open-headed tree with a short trunk.  Acorns hang on long stalks.

Use in the Landscape: Specimen or grouping tree for parks and large areas.

Aerial Salt Tolerance: Highest degree of salt tolerance; use in most exposed areas.

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