English oak

Quercus robur

Layer 1 · Canopy
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to temperate Europe, the pedunculate oak is a large, long-lived deciduous tree. It plays a dominant canopy role in the food forest and produces acorns that can be consumed by humans after leaching. It provides valuable organic matter and a refuge for biodiversity.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees English oak grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Large tree up to 40 m
Mature diameter: 15 m
Soils: Clay, Loam
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June
July
August
September — Harvest
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The tannin-rich bark is traditionally used in decoctions for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.