Pedunculate oak  (Quercus robur)

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Range

Widespread throughout Britain and much of the rest of Europe, with the exception of the far north and some areas of the Mediterranean (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

The pedunculate oak is the dominant tree of deciduous woods in Britain, it occurs in coppice woodland, high forest and ancient wood pastureland, and has often been planted in hedgerows. It is able to grow in a range of soil types, but prefers those that are fertile and heavy (3).

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