Barcham Trees - Quercus

Quercus 'coccinea' (Scarlet Oak)

ellen — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:55:13 +0100

This tree, from the USA, is one of the best trees for autumn colour and is on par with Quercus Palustris for producing flaming reds and scarlets.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:19:49 +0100

The Chestnut-leaved Oak was introduced from the Caucasus and Iran in the mid 1840s.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:21:03 +0100

The Turkey Oak seems to prosper even in the harshest conditions.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:22:46 +0100

The Hungarian Oak is a fine species, which deserves to be more widely grown.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:24:18 +0100

The Holm Oak is a native of Mediterranean countries, but it has been grown in Britain since the 1500s.

ellen — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:24:33 +0100

Th Shingle Oak was introduced from North America in the 1780's.

ellen — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:28:44 +0100

This botanical oddity is a must for collectors.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:25:42 +0100

The Pin Oak is similar to Q. coccinea, but rather more elegant.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:26:46 +0100

One of our two native Oaks, the Sessile Oak is long-lived and was extensively used in ship-building.

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:29:33 +0100

The Cypress Oak is ideal for growing in restricted spaces.