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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Quercus robur L.
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English Oak
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Fagaceae
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7-8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Large, broad rounded open headed tree with big trunk. Too large for average
landscape. Slow to medium growth rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Well drained soil, pH tolerant, full sun.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade tree, specimen
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Powdery mildew on leaves. Cold-hardiness is suspect.
NATIVE RANGE:
Europe, north Africa and western Asia
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Fastigiata'-columnar cultivar.
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