QUERCUS robur

'Common Oak''English oak' A large long-lived tree, developing a broad head of rugged branches when growing in the open, very slow growing. Dark grey bark with deep furrows. Leaves sessile or almost so, shallowly-lobed and auricled at the base. Fruits one to several on a slender stalk2-3). 1/3 covered by the cup. Thrives in moist soils.(5)