Tree Facts

Family: Fagaceae
Type
Deciduous
Size
Large (greater than 50 feet)

Traits

  • Simple leaves, 4-8 inches long, with rounded lobes
  • Produces large amounts of small acorns
  • Ridged bark
  • Susceptible to powdery mildew

Native Range

  • Europe
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Story of the Tree

This tree growing on West Campus is the largest English oak in the country, making it a National Champion.

This species is famous in England. Its wood was used for everything from common furniture to the Royal Navy’s ships.

English oak differs from many deciduous oaks because its leaves are comparatively small, not especially lobed, and fade to dull colors in autumn.