English Oak — Trees
Quercus robur
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- Sow
- Oct
- Plant out
- Oct
- In flower
- Apr, May
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
- Native
- Native
Growing notes
Grows to higher than 12 metres. Space about 800+cm apart. In flower Apr-May.
Toxic to pets
Acorns and oak leaves are harmful to pets: they upset the stomach and, in larger amounts, can harm a dog's kidneys. Clear fallen acorns where dogs play and stop them chewing leaves; the record lists no hazard to people. If a pet eats acorns or leaves, contact a vet.
→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine