by Alan Payne | Oct 18, 2023 | Tree, Trees
Oak, Red The Red Oak, is a fast growing broadleaved deciduous tree, that can grow to a height of 25m, and may live for 500 years, although 300 years may be more typical. The bark is smooth and silver-grey when young, and develops warts or ridges with age. Twigs are...
by Alan Payne | Oct 13, 2023 | Tree, Trees
Oak, Lucombe The Lucombe Oak, is a large spreading semi-evergreen tree, that can grow to a height of over 20m, and may live for 240 years. The bark is thick and corky and is fire resistant. Branches on older trees can be quite chunky. The buds are brownish, ovate...
by Alan Payne | Oct 13, 2023 | Tree, Trees
Oak, Holme The Holm Oak, is a broadleaf evergreen tree, that can grow to a height of over 20m, and may live for 400 years. The crown is broad, domed, with ascending branches and often with low stems. The bark is black and finely cracked, and the twigs are slender and...
by Alan Payne | Oct 13, 2023 | Tree, Trees
Oak, English The English Oak, the majesty of the woods, is a broadleaved deciduous tree, that can grow to a height of 40m, and may live for 1,000 years. This species grows and matures to form a broad and spreading crown with sturdy branches beneath. Photo...
by Alan Payne | Oct 13, 2023 | Tree, Trees
Oak, English The English Oak, the majesty of the woods, is a broadleaved deciduous tree, that can grow to a height of 40m, and may live for 1,000 years. This species grows and matures to form a broad and spreading crown with sturdy branches beneath. This tree was...