Quercus petraea
Sessile oak Ht 25-35m
Europe to Asia Minor. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Central leader through the crown. Acorns grouped, nearly sessile. Important timber tree in Europe. Rare in N.Z.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
Quercus robur v fastigiata
Upright oak Ht 30-35m
A columnar form from seedlings at least 2 years old. Vigorous with form like a Lombardy poplar. Deeply rooted and wind firm. Brown leaves held through winter maintaining the screening and sheltering effect. Fast growth and good acorn production.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Shelter
- Tolerates limestone soils
- Tolerates pumice soils
Quercus pagoda
Cherrybark oak Ht 30-40m
S.E.USA. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Fast growing, massive, valuable timber tree, from poorly-drained valley floors and slopes, with mild, short winters and
hot humid summers. Yellow-brown leaves in autumn. Acorns eaten by deer and American wildlife. Rare in NZ.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Timber
Quercus petraea (Southern Europe)
Sessile Oak (S. Europe) Ht 25-35m
Parent tree in Eastwoodhill from a Southern European provenance and 3 trees have grown on a hot dry shaley NW facing slope in our arboretum for 25 years, Straight trunk and even crown development, good for timber and shelter in a dry climate.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Shelter
Quercus crispula
Japanese oak Ht 20-30m
Japan. Broadly spreading, deciduous, a major timber tree. Separated from Q. mongolica in 2006, accepted as new species. Tints of orange and red in autumn. Cold hardy.
Acorns eaten by sheep.(Oak ICRA checklist)
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
Quercus rubra
Red oak Ht 25-30m
Central & E USA. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Large lobed leaves red and brown in autumn. More cold hardy than Quercus coccinea. Acorns bitter not favoured by ducks. Grown for timber in Europe tolerating air pollution. Seedlings shade tolerant.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Erosion control
Quercus robur
English oak Ht 25-30m
Pendunculate oak. Widespread across Europe. Broadly spreading. deciduous. Often has a short bole and stout branches when widely spaced. Trees long lived, preferring damp heavy soils. Heavy acorn production. Valuable durable timber.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Forestry species
- Tolerates limestone soils
Quercus petraea x robur
Hybrid English oak Ht 25-35m
2nd generation hybrids. Broadly spreading crown with strong central leader, a feature coming from the Q. petraea parent.Thrives in a wide range of conditions. Heavy acorn production for domestic stock and wildlife. Recommended for timber.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Forestry species
- Tolerates pumice soils
Quercus mongolica
Mongolian oak Ht 20-30m
Broadly spreaing, deciduous, autumn leaves showing some red on
the brown. Acorns eaten by sheep and ducks.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Timber
Quercus frainetto
Hungarian oak Ht 25-35m
Balkan Peninsular, Turkey & S. Italy. Broadly spreading & deciduous. Attractive fast growing park tree with 7 lobes on either side of the leaf. Sessile acorns for ducks and deer. Valuable timber. Rare in NZ.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
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