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English oak (Quercus robur)
Large trees
- Maximum height
60 feet - Relative growth rate
Good - Freedom from insect pests
Good - Freedom from disease problems
Excellent - Resistance to storm damage
Excellent - Will grow on poorly drained soil
Poor - Will grow in hot, dry areas
Good - Easy to transplant
Good - Withstands city conditions
Good
This is a fast-growing, clean tree with few insect and disease problems. The only varieties of English oak generally available in nurseries are the columnar types with a very narrow crown. English oak is one of the best of the columnar trees.