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Bare Root Oak Tree - Description
- Pedunculate Oak
- Bundle of 5 Trees
- Bare Root Native Oak Tree Plants
- Quercus Robur
- AKA Pedunculate or Common English Oak
- Large Stately Tree
- Form: Single Stemmed Whip
- Plant Size
- Height: 60-90cm
- Bare Root (Not Potted)
Oak Tree - Characteristics
- The mature Oak forms a large wide domed tree
- Broad & wide dome canopy develops as Oak matures
- Bark: Distinctive bark with deep furrows
- Foliage: Ovate in shape with deep rounded lobes
- Foliage turns brown / red in Autumn
- Acorns: Seed of the Oak. Main food source for squirrels
- Fall from trees in Autumn
- Mature size: 30m tall & 15m wide
- Deciduous tree, they lose their leaves in Winter
- Growth rate: Slow
- Very hardy tree
Oak Tree - Uses
- Requires space to grow
- Excellent specimen tree
- Only suited to very large gardens, parks & wildlife areas
Oak Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Ideally, plant as soon as arrive
- Bare root trees can only be planted during the dormant season (September to April)
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
- These Oak saplings are 4ft tall & will require several years to mature
Positioning Trees
- Position in sun or partial shade
- Soil: Likes good, fertile soil with good drainage
- Most commonly found on alkaline soils
- Spacing distance varies on use
- Ensure oak is planted at least 20m from any building
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
- Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
- Replace cane with larger stake when required
After Care
- Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
- Water before & after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
Quercus Robur - Quick Facts
- It was believed that doors made from Oak kept evil spirits away
- The 'Brian Boru' Oak in Co. Clare is considered to be the oldest Oak in Ireland, over 1000 years old
- The Oak has 284 dependent insect species
