 Hungarian Oak tree
This stately but uncommon tree has been in cultivation in Britain for over 150 years. It can only be found in arboreta and parks on good lowland sites. In height it will exceed most other trees. The form is somewhat similar to turkey oak to which it is closely related.
A particular feature of this species is the unique leaf. It is about 20cm long with deep rounded lobes which are themselves sub-lobed. The tree can often be 'discovered' in winter by finding a carpet of these distinctive leaves on the ground. The mature stem looks identical to ordinary English oak. The advantage of planting this tree, apart from its impressive size and rapid growth, is its ability to tolerate a wide range of poor soil types. Rarely for oak it will even grow well on chalk. It demands a prominent place in the arboretum landscape if that landscape is big enough to accommodate it.
South and Eastern Europe is its natural range. The best trees in Britain probably originated in the Crimea. It was introduced around 1837. Visitors to arboreta clearly impressed by its performance, sometimes enquire why this tree is not used in Britain for timber. Unfortunately like turkey oak the stems often suffer from severe shake which renders the timber unfit for anything but firewood.
| Size: |
in 10 yrs=8meters - 20yrs=15metres-event.hgt=30 metres |
| Environment: |
Good deep soil, sunny or partial shade position. |
| Key Features: |
Both vigorous and handsome specimen tree. Attractive large rich-green leaves |
Delivery Dates
Please note: We are unable to deliver barerooted trees during
the summer months. You may still order barerooted trees
for delivery in the Autumn (from October), we will not charge
your credit card until we have confirmed the delivery date.
All prices shown include VAT where applicable. Delivery costs will be added to your order as follows:
| Total order value |
Delivery charge (including VAT) |
| From £0.00 |
£17.63 |
| From £50.01 |
£25.85 |
| From £150.01 |
£35.25 |
| From £300.01 |
£47.00 |
| From £500.01 |
£52.88 |
| From £1,000.01 |
£58.75 |
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