OAK
Hg OAK ENGLISH Quercus Robur
| Av Growth/yr: 6-12 inches | Hedges: | Max height: 120ft | Trim In: |
Full Sun |
Windy/Exposed |
Part Shade |
Chalky Soil |
Coastal Areas |
Native Plant |
Attracts Wildlife |
Majestic native deciduous tree. A familiar site in hedgerows with lobed leaves and acorn fruits in autumn being popular with wildlife. Greatly valued for timber production.
Hg OAK EVERGREEN, Holm Oak Quercus Ilex
| Av Growth/yr: 6-12 inches | Hedges: 4ft upwards | Max height: 80ft | Trim In: Winter |
Full Sun |
Part Shade |
Chalky Soil |
Coastal Areas |
Evergreen |
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Large convex evergreen tree which if clipped produces a handsome hedge in its own right. The leathery leaves are dark green above and silvery grey with dense short hairs below.
Hg OAK PIN Quercus palustris
| Av Growth/yr: | Hedges: | Max height: 70ft | Trim In: |
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Large deciduous tree with a truly unique branching habit taking on a pyramid shape in early maturity followed by conical shape in older age. Superb autumnal colour when the sharply lobed glossy deep green leaves turn russet, bronze and red.
Hg OAK SESSILE Quercus petraea
| Av Growth/yr: | Hedges: | Max height: 100ft | Trim In: |
Coastal Areas |
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Very tall deciduous oak with conical shaped head and a straight grey ridged trunk. The rich green leaves have yellow stalks with the fruits sitting directly on the twigs.
Hg OAK TURKEY Quercus cerris
| Av Growth/yr: | Hedges: | Max height: 50ft | Trim In: |
Chalky Soil |
Coastal Areas |
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Quick growing handsome oak with widely spreading branches giving a rounded outline. The trunk has a deeply furrowed dark grey bark, deep green shiny leaves with long stalks that have a warm yellow tint in autumn.
Hg OAK RED Quercus rubra
| Av Growth/yr: 1.5ft | Hedges: | Max height: 80ft | Trim In: |
Full Sun |
Part Shade |
Autumn Colour |
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Deciduous oak with a wide spreading head. The leaves have large toothed lobes that are matt green becoming deep crimson in autumn. The fruit are large broad and rounded with shallow cups.




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