Quercus robur, or common oak, is a large deciduous tree developing a magnificent, broad crown, the leaves with shallow, rounded lobes, turning reddish-brown in autumn. Inconspicuous yellow-green catkins among the young leaves
Other common names: common oak, English oak
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade
Size: Ultimate height: Over 12 metres; Ultimate spread: wider than 8 metres; Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years