Hungarian Oak (quercus frainetto)

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£3.00
3 180 £3.00 - £180.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per
1 Tree
5 Trees
10 Trees
25 Trees
50 Trees
100 Trees
30-50cm
£3.00
£2.80
£2.60
£2.20
£2.00
£1.80
​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
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Growing Hungarian Oak Trees (Quercus frainetto)
  • Vigorous, fast-growing deciduous oak (up to 30–40m tall), often quicker to establish than native oaks on suitable sites.
  • Striking bold, deeply lobed glossy green leaves (larger than English oak) turning rich yellow-brown in autumn.
  • Impressive domed crown and attractive fissured bark; excellent specimen tree for parks, avenues, or large landscapes.
  • Highly tolerant of dry, poor, or limestone/chalky soils; more drought-resistant than many oaks once established.
  • Produces acorns for wildlife (jays, squirrels); supports insects and birds; long-lived and wind-firm.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun; deep, well-drained soil (prefers neutral to alkaline, excels on chalk/limestone but tolerates most except waterlogged); requires vast space – unsuitable for small gardens (mature spread 15–25m+).
  • Preparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter in very poor soils.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed competition and conserve soil moisture.
  • Aftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning; protect young trees from rabbits and deer.
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