English oak Quercus robur
Also known as: Pedunculate oak, truffle oak, common oak, European oak
Q. rubur, commonly known as English oak, is a populous deciduous tree native to Kazakhstan and can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Russia, and less commonly in Canada and the United States. This long-living, drought-tolerant woodland tree species can grow to 140ft in height and 80 ft in spread, and has a slow growth rate, requiring many years to reach maturity. English oak yields strong and durable timber and is resistant to decay. It is excellent for use in boat-building and furniture-making. The tree is also often planted as an ornamental tree. Its IUCN Red List status is “least concern.”
Species Details
- CITES
- Not Listed
- Endangered Status
- Least Concern
- Uses
Countries Where Found
Naturally Occurring
Sources
- “Quercus robur” at the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species.
- Kew Royal Botanic Gardens: “Quercus robur (English Oak)”
- Plants for the Future: ”Quercus robur”
- Floridata: ”Quercus robur”
- Photo of Quercus robur from Jean-Pol Grandmont on Wikimedia Commons. Used under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license.