Oak Timber is renowned for its exceptional strength, durability, and timeless beauty, making it a highly sought-after material for construction, furniture, and flooring. Known for its versatility, Oak thrives best in heavier soils and can tolerate waterlogged conditions better than its close relative, the Sessile Oak. However, it’s important to note that light, gravelly soils can produce “shaky” timber, which is less desirable.

Oak trees have been highly valued by foresters for generations, especially when it comes to producing straight, knot-free timber. Proper early pruning is essential to ensure a healthy growth habit and quality wood. For optimal results, pruning should be done while the tree is dormant, typically between October and March, with a focus on removing dead or broken branches. Newly planted Oak trees should not be pruned unless absolutely necessary.

Oak trees are not just valuable for their timber; they also hold a strong presence in the landscape. With the potential to live for up to a thousand years, they can grow to impressive sizes, with trunks reaching over 375 cm in diameter. When it comes to caring for mature Oak trees, any significant pruning or maintenance should be performed by a qualified, registered arborist to ensure the health and longevity of the tree.

If you’re looking to add a majestic, long-lasting tree to your landscape or are interested in Oak for timber purposes, our range of Oak trees is perfect for creating both stunning features and practical, enduring results.

Pruning not necessary. Grows best on deep, moist, loamy soils but will tolerate most conditions.

Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.

If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).

Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.

We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.

Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)

Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.

Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.

England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges

• Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
• £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
• £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
• £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
• £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
• Over £1000 – £50 + VAT

Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges

• Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
• £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
• £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
• £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
• £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
• Over £1001 – £62 + VAT

Click and Collect

Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK