Elm Yew Quercus robur - Pedunculate Oak, Common Oak, English Oak. Family - Fagaceae Description Large deciduous tree and probably our commonest tree. Height 30 - 40 m. Age 1000 year or more. Habitat Basic fertile soils ph 4.5 - 7.5 including heavy soils.
Mature trees tolerate flooding even by sea-water.
Usually found in mixed woodland. Natural Distribution Throughout Britain and Ireland and most of Western Europe and Asia Minor. October Propagation and growth See Quercus Petraea. Approx 110 - 450 seeds per kg. Timber Pale brown strong wood.