English Oak, the latin name for which is Quercus Robur, is very popular in England. This particular English Oak however was one I discovered in Rotterdam, Holland. It stood tall in a deserted greenspace beside the Museum De Cruquis surrounded by a 'chaotic' display of trees and shrubs - none of which could compete with the superiority of the English Oak. The ground was moist and there was very little sunlight. Below I have shown a variety of images to display the bold branch structure and the intriguing patterned engraving of the bark.
The English Oak is a large spreading deciduous tree. Very old trees may have dead branches emerging from the upper canopy, and a hollow trunk.
Information from Collins Complete Guide to British Trees
Information from Collins Complete Guide to British Trees
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