It prefers light and fertile alkaline soils and withstands frost. It thrives in a climate with moderate temperatures and can tolerate a wide range of altitudes.
Oak
Quercus robur, commonly known as English oak, is a tall and majestic tree native to most of Europe. It has a stout trunk, large irregular crown, and can reach heights of up to 50 meters. This tree prefers light and fertile alkaline soils, and it is known for its durable wood, which is used for making furniture, casks, shipbuilding, and roofing timbers. The acorns of the English oak have been used as a food source and a coffee substitute.
Quercus robur
Country of origin: Europe
Common Name: English oak Scientific Name: Quercus robur Grouping: Other utility Native Range: Most of Europe (excluding extreme north), parts of the Mediterranean region Characteristics: - Tall tree, reaching up to 50 meters in height - Stout trunk and large irregular crown - Prefers light and fertile alkaline soils - Withstands frost Uses: - The acorn was used as a famine food in Europe, although it is high in tannin - Acorns can be used as a coffee substitute - Manna (a product from the tree) is used as a kind of butter in cooking - Wood is easy to work with and highly attractive - Traditionally used for making casks for aging wines and brandy - Also used for furniture, shipbuilding, and roofing timbers
Light and fertile alkaline soils; withstands frost.
A native to most of Europe, excluding the extreme north, but including parts of the Mediterra-nean region, this tall (to 50 m), majestic tree has a stout trunk and large irregular crown. It prefers light and fertile alkaline soils and withstands frost.
The acorn was used as a famine food for humans in Europe, but it is high in tannin. The acorns are also used as a coffee substitute and the manna is used as a kind of butter in cooking.
The wood is easy to work, highly attractive and long lasting. It has been used traditionally for making casks for ageing valuable wines and brandy. It is also used for furniture, shipbuilding and roofing timbers.