{"product_id":"quercus-robur","title":"Quercus robur","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuercus robur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe, Western Asia and North Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large deciduous tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Oak is one of the world's most iconic deciduous trees, renowned for its broad, spreading canopy, deeply lobed dark green leaves, and spectacular golden-amber autumn colour. A long-lived giant that can persist for centuries, it brings an unmatched sense of permanence, scale, and seasonal drama to large gardens, parks, and avenues. In South Australian conditions — particularly the Adelaide Hills and cooler inland areas — it thrives as a magnificent specimen, developing a thick, deeply fissured trunk and wide, low-branching crown that defines the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–20 m H x 11–15 m W (typical South Australian conditions; can exceed this in deep, moist soils over time)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 20–35 cm per year in typical SA conditions; develops a stout trunk and wide-spreading, low-branching canopy — somewhat stout in appearance with thick secondary branches that widen progressively over decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous; dark green, deeply lobed oval leaves turning reddish-yellow to russet-bronze in autumn before leaf fall; fresh pale green emergence in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, inconspicuous pale yellow-green catkins produced in spring; non-fragrant; followed by egg-shaped acorns maturing from green to dark brown in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round appeal — fresh green spring emergence, dense summer shade canopy, brilliant autumn colour display, and a striking sculptural silhouette in winter; bark develops silvery-grey to black deep fissures with age for year-round textural interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acorns attract native parrots, rosellas, and cockatoos; older trees with developing hollows provide nesting and roosting habitat; spring catkins attract bees and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy; clay-tolerant; moderate wind tolerance once established; not suited to prolonged drought or permanently waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen tree: allow a minimum 10–15 m clearance from buildings, underground services, and other large trees. Avenue or parkland planting: space 8–10 m apart (1–1.25 trees per 10 m run) to allow full canopy development without crowding. Not suited to hedging or screening roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caution — acorns and leaves contain tannins that are toxic to dogs and cats if consumed in quantity; keep pets away from fallen acorns and seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred; young trees tolerate part shade during the establishment phase before transitioning to open positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well-drained to moderately moist loam or clay loam; tolerates clay soils well; dislikes shallow, very sandy, or permanently waterlogged ground; performs best in soils that retain some moisture between watering events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment (first 2–3 years): deep watering 2–3 times per week in warm months, weekly in cool months. Established: summer — deep watering once per week to fortnightly depending on heat and soil type; winter — rainfall typically sufficient across temperate SA; apply a thick organic mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and protect feeder roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance once established; prune in late winter before bud burst to shape or remove crossing branches; rake and remove fallen acorns from paved areas seasonally to prevent staining and unwanted self-seeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional — 200 to 500+ years in favourable conditions; one of the longest-lived cultivated trees in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to temperate South Australia — Adelaide Hills, Mount Barker, Stirling, Gumeracha, and cooler inland areas; performs well in Adelaide metropolitan gardens with deep, moisture-retentive soils; less suited to hot, dry coastal zones or arid northern SA without supplemental summer irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acid to neutral; pH 6.0–7.5 ideal; tolerates mildly alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant as a landmark specimen in a large garden, rural acreage, or public park where its canopy can develop unimpeded — allow decades for its true grandeur to emerge and become the defining feature of the property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine a long driveway or broad avenue 8–10 m apart for a classic European estate aesthetic that delivers breathtaking autumn colour and dappled summer shade across an extended season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchor a heritage or country garden alongside old stone walls or period buildings, where the rugged, deeply fissured bark and broad winter silhouette complement historic architecture in a way no other tree can match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew trees rival the English Oak for sheer presence, longevity, and seasonal drama. From the bright flush of spring leaves through to the deep amber canopy of autumn and the architectural winter silhouette, this is a tree that tells a story across centuries — not just seasons. If you have the space, planting an English Oak is not just a garden choice; it is a legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":68054018490620,"sku":"QUER-ROBU-300MM-SO","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":68054018523388,"sku":"QUER-ROBU-400MM-SO","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L Grow Bag","offer_id":68054018556156,"sku":"QUER-ROBU-100L-SO","price":527.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L Grow Bag","offer_id":68054018588924,"sku":"QUER-ROBU-200L-SO","price":1112.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L Grow Bag","offer_id":68054018621692,"sku":"QUER-ROBU-400L-SO","price":1627.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/quercus-robur-english-oak-100L-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1793511487","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/quercus-robur","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}