English Oak tree (Quercus robur) in a 2ltr pot
Price range: £23.00 through £65.00
Size options
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- 30-60cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- 1m-1.25m tall tree in a 10 litre pot
- 1.5m-1.8m tall tree in a 10 litre pot
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- Why buy from us?
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Description
English Oak (Quercus robur)
A majestic native tree with a broad crown, long lifespan and exceptional wildlife value — perfect for large gardens, parkland and naturalistic landscapes.
The English Oak is one of Britain’s most iconic native trees, renowned for its strong, spreading branches, deeply lobed leaves and long‑lived character. Supporting more wildlife than any other UK tree species, it is a cornerstone of naturalistic planting, rewilding projects and traditional landscapes.Perfect For
- Large gardens and parkland
- Wildlife‑friendly planting
- Naturalistic and woodland schemes
- Long‑term landscape projects
Why Choose the English Oak?
- Britain’s most iconic native tree with centuries of heritage
- Exceptional wildlife value — supports over 2,000 species
- Strong, broad crown that becomes more impressive with age
- Hardy and long‑lived — thrives in most well‑drained soils
Final Height & Spread
- Height: 20–30m at maturity
- Spread: 15–20m
- Large, broad crown — ideal for open spaces
Growth Rate
- Moderate — typically 30–50cm per year
- Establishes well in sunny, open positions
Wildlife Benefits
- Leaves and bark support hundreds of insect species
- Acorns feed birds, mammals and invertebrates
- Large canopy provides nesting and shelter
- Safety note: Acorns are not suitable for pets such as dogs, as they may cause digestive upset.
Why Buy From Cotswold Trees?
- 5‑star rated independent nursery
- UK‑grown trees
- 100% peat‑free from seed to sale
- Personal service and tracked courier delivery
- Grown with care by a small, expert team
- Full planting instructions included with every tree
- Plant passport supplied with every order
English Oak FAQs
How big does an English Oak get?
English Oak typically reaches 20–30m tall with a 15–20m spread, forming a broad, impressive crown.
Is English Oak suitable for small gardens?
No — it is best suited to large gardens, estates or open landscapes due to its eventual size.
How fast does English Oak grow?
Moderate growth, around 30–50cm per year once established.
Does English Oak need special soil?
No — it thrives in most well‑drained soils and prefers a sunny, open position.
Are acorns edible?
Acorns can be eaten by humans only after proper preparation to remove tannins. They should not be eaten raw and are not suitable for pets.
Is English Oak good for wildlife?
Yes — it is the single most valuable tree for UK wildlife, supporting thousands of species.
You may have some doubts about the idea of buying trees online. Let us explain how Cotswold Trees make every effort to meet your needs and the highest quality standards:
Customer focused
We're a small company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and treat every customer order with care and attention it deserves. Our customers often share their positive experience with us.
Careful delivery
Buy a small tree online and your courier delivered trees are tracked and 100% guaranteed. If your tree is lost or damaged in transit we will send another.
To ensure the larger specimen trees reach you in the best possible condition, we hand deliver these ourselves, within the Cotswolds, Midlands and central southern England and we’re thrilled to announce that all large tree deliveries will now be made using our new zero-emissions van. 🌱🚛
Highest quality
Cotswold Trees individually select, nurture, prune and protect you tree over its early life. We always strive to send our customers only the most healthy and high quality specimens. We also work to industry recognised plant health standards and we are a DEFRA registered issuer of plant passports.
Thriving tree guarantee
Your small tree (up to 90cm tall at time of delivery) is backed by our thriving tree guarantee - If your tree is not thriving after 1 year and was planted and watered in line with our recommendations, we’ll replace it free of charge.
Sustainability
It's our ambition is to achieve the highest sustainability standards in production and delivery of our trees.
- We minimise waste in the growing stages, packaging and transport
- Since September 2021 we have moved to Peat-Free compost
- Over 50% of our irrigation is fed by a rainwater harvesting system
- Our tree irrigation and monitoring systems are powered entirely by solar power
- All large tree deliveries are via zero-emissions electric van
Read more about our sustainable approach in our annual sustainability report.
Supplying high quality trees with convenient home delivery at nursery competitive prices
Standard delivery for small trees is only £3.95 per order
Our small trees up to 1.2m are packaged carefully in special double layer cardboard boxes and delivered reliably and safely via Yodel, DPD or Parcelforce.
We ship at least twice a week to ensure you receive new trees within 5 working days and often much sooner. All courier deliveries are accompanied with tracking details. Order more, save more, as the delivery charge is per order not per tree.
Medium trees delivered from £9.95
For some of our range we offer medium sized trees between 1.2m to 1.8m tall delivered by DPD for a flat rate of £9.95 each. As with the smaller trees these are packaged in custom boxes to protect your tree in transit. Most tree orders of this size are dispatched within 5 working days.
Delivering larger trees across the Midlands & the Cotswolds
For trees taller than 1.8m, we offer a reasonably priced delivery service across the Midlands and the Cotswolds. Cotswold Trees are able to bring your chosen trees directly to you at home, often within 2 weeks of ordering using our new zero-emissions electric van.

Our closest delivery zones will see deliveries as quickly as 7-14 days, with outer zones sometimes requiring a longer lead time. Of course, when you place an order, we will communicate with you individually to confirm our next delivery dates.
Additional information
| Size | 30-60cm tall, 60-90cm tall, 1-1.2m, 1.5-1.8m tall + £9.95 courier delivery |
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