Quercus robur L.

Also known as: English oak

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Fagaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Europe and western Asia: intoduced in the part of india (Himalayan Arboreta, Temperate plantations)

Quercus robur L.

Habitat

Temperate forests, river valleys, and hill slopes; prefers deep, fertile well drained soils.

Habit

Large deciduous tree , 20-40m; lobed leaves; small catkins flowers; produced arcons on long stalks; bark thick and fissured.

Uses

  • Timber ( furniture, flooring, construction); ornamental and avenue tree,; shade; ecological role( support wildlife); bark used in tanning.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Fagaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Europe and western Asia: intoduced in the part of india (Himalayan Arboreta, Temperate plantations)

Habitat

Temperate forests, river valleys, and hill slopes; prefers deep, fertile well drained soils.

Habitat

Habit

Large deciduous tree , 20-40m; lobed leaves; small catkins flowers; produced arcons on long stalks; bark thick and fissured.

Uses

  • Timber ( furniture, flooring, construction); ornamental and avenue tree,; shade; ecological role( support wildlife); bark used in tanning.
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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