Bareroot Quercus petraea (Sessile Oak)
A majestic native oak that forms a broad, spreading crown with sturdy, twisted branches, renowned for its longevity and stately presence in the landscape. The deeply lobed leaves emerge fresh green in spring, maturing to dark green before turning rich golden brown in autumn, often persisting on the branches well into winter. Unlike its close relatives, it thrives on poorer, free draining soils where its deep taproot makes it exceptionally drought resistant once established. The acorns grow in clusters on long stalks, providing valuable food for wildlife. Slow growing yet ultimately massive, this tree makes an outstanding specimen for parkland and large gardens, developing magnificent gnarled character with age while supporting countless species of insects, birds and mammals. A truly noble tree that becomes more impressive with each passing century.
Family of Trees: Fagaceae
Habit: Deciduous Tree, Broad Crown
Growth Rate: 30-50 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 10-25°C, hardy to -30°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Acorns edible when processed
Flowers or Berries: Catkins, Acorns
Hardiness: H7 (Extremely Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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