English Oak Tree 40/60cm (Cell) - Quercus robur - Native Hardy Deciduous

• ICONIC NATIVE TREE: English Oak Quercus robur at 40-60cm height, Britain's most beloved native species supporting over 2,300 wildlife species including birds, mammals and invertebrates, creating a biodiverse haven in your garden for generations
• DISTINCTIVE FOLIAGE: Characteristic deeply lobed dark green leaves emerge bronze-green in spring, provide dense summer shade, then turn golden-brown in autumn, often persisting through winter for extended seasonal interest and natural beauty
• ABUNDANT WILDLIFE VALUE: Produces copious acorns from late summer that feed jays, squirrels, woodpeckers and numerous other creatures, whilst the tree itself hosts more invertebrate species than any other British native tree
• ADAPTABLE AND HARDY: Thrives in most soil types including clay, loam and sandy conditions, tolerates full sun to partial shade, exposed positions and coastal sites, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance once established in British gardens
• Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

The English Oak is perhaps the most iconic and beloved native tree, steeped in history and wildlife value. This young Quercus robur specimen at 40/60cm represents the beginning of what will become a truly magnificent tree, offering generations of beauty, shelter, and ecological benefits to your garden. With its characteristically rugged bark, broad spreading crown, and deeply lobed leaves, the English Oak embodies the very essence of the British countryside. Throughout spring, the English Oak produces delicate yellow-green catkins alongside emerging foliage that unfolds in a beautiful bronze-green hue before maturing to a rich, dark green through summer. The distinctive lobed leaves are instantly recognisable, creating dense shade beneath the canopy as the tree matures. Come autumn, the foliage transforms into warm tones of golden-brown and russet, often persisting on the branches well into winter, providing continued interest during the darker months. The acorns produced from late summer onwards are a vital food source for an extraordinary array of wildlife. Jays, squirrels, woodpeckers, and numerous other creatures depend on this autumn bounty, whilst the tree itself supports more invertebrate species than any other native tree—over 2,300 species have been recorded living on English Oak. This makes it an invaluable addition for anyone wishing to create a wildlife-friendly garden that truly supports biodiversity. English Oak thrives in most soil types, showing remarkable adaptability to clay, loam, and sandy conditions, though it performs best in deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soils. It tolerates both full sun and partial shade, though full sun encourages the most robust growth and characteristic spreading form. Once established, this tree demonstrates excellent drought tolerance and is remarkably hardy, withstanding exposed positions and coastal conditions with ease. Plant your English Oak in a position where it has ample space to d