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English Oak

Quercus robur, Fagaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blue SedgeCarex flacca
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
White AshFraxinus americana
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Field MapleAcer campestre

Field maple's shade tolerance and dense branching can suppress English oak regeneration in European forest systems

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does English Oak grow in?

English Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for English Oak?

Good companions for English Oak include Blue Sedge, White Ash.

Design guilds with English Oak and see companion relationships visually.

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