Introduced from its native North America in 1724 this well known stately tree won the Award of Merit in 1971 and the updated Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

The bark of the Red Oak is rich in tannin – essential for tanning leather.

This large broadly oval tree does best in deep fertile soils but tolerates most others.

It is a fast grower and seems to tolerate polluted air well. Young growth emerges almost yellow in the spring before expanding into large broad green and lobed leaves by May.

These in turn go a wonderful red in autumn before tuning a red / brown and falling.

Best suited for planting in parks and large gardens.

Mature height: 17-22m

Mature spread: 15-18m