English Oak Tree | Quercus robur

English Oak Tree | Quercus roburArguably our most iconic tree, the English oak supports more wildlife species than any other native tree, including insects, nesting birds and small mammals, with the acorns providing food for woodland animals such as deer, squirrels and badgers. In total, a staggering 2,300 species are supported by it. Clusters of lobed, deep green leaves are borne on gently twisting branches, with long yellow catkins appearing in spring and acorns seen later in the

drought tolerant it will flower throughout the summer

this plant offers an edible element

The unique papery flowers also look great when in bud and will create a striking contrast to the other plants around it

palmate leaves

you can also eat them fresh

but can also be left to mature into uniform

A compact tree (which can develop an almost semi-weeping habit) growing to just a few metres tall

small to medium-sized tomatoes with a superb traditional flavour

It is a great cooking plum and is also very good for eating fresh when fully ripe

the Ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue' makes a fabulous display all-year round

plant in a sunny spot

they sprout stems that produce ‘spider babies’