Common name: Northern red Oak

Year planted: 2023

Country of origin: East of North America

Year introduced: 18th Century

Description: Originally introduced in to Europe in order to improve timber yield. A tree which prefers well drained loamy soils and a higher elevations which bodes well for our particular tree. A striking fast growing deciduous specimen with an open spreading crown and leaves 22cm in length turning red to red brown in autumn. This tree is particularly hardy having an H7 hardiness rating.

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Tree number: 19