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Oak

All rise for the King of the Woods.

Description

  • Average height and spread up to 30m  by 20m
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Leaves: shallow lobes with a long leaf stalk
  • Native to the UK: Yes. 

Did you know? 

  • Trees have long been a part of spiritual connection with the world. For example in Celtic traditions, the Oak King ruled over the light half -Spring/ Summer- of the year, whilst the dark half - Autumn/Winter- belonged to the Holly King.  This represented the waxing and waning of the Sun as the seasons turned. 
  • Oak trees support more life than any other native tree. They can support up to 500 species of wildlife in a single tree, with 326 species found only on oak trees.