Quercus robur

Zomereik / Pedunculate oak, English oak

Fagaceae (Napjesdragersfamilie)

Edible plant part (0)


Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Fully grown the plant has an average height of 10 to 30 meter. and a width of 3 meter.
This species forms a taproot root system.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

Growth factors

Wind
wind_strong-seawind
strong sea wind
wind_strong-wind
strong wind
wind_some-wind
some wind
wind_sheltered
sheltered
wind_very-sheltered
very sheltered
Soil moisture
soil-moist_saturated
inundation
soil-moist_wet
wet
soil-moist_moist
moist
soil-moist_dry
dry
soil-moist_drought
drought
Soil acidity
zuurgraad-bodem_zeer-zuur
very acid
zuurgraad-bodem_zuur
acid
zuurgraad-bodem_neutraal
neutral
zuurgraad-bodem_basisch
alkaline
zuurgraad-bodem_zeer-basisch
very alkaline
Soil fertility
soil-fertility_very-rich
very rich
soil-fertility_rich
rich
soil-fertility_average
average
soil-fertility_poor
poor
soil-fertility_very-poor
very poor
Voorkeur
Ongeschikt

Flowering and pollination


Flowering period (peak)
end of april

Life Span and Plant Health


Harvest and Consumption


Culinary appreciation