Key features
FoliageLobed green leaves (deciduous)
PositionFull sun to part shade, including exposed sites
SoilMost soils except extremes
Description
Quercus Boscobel Royal is a majestic oak tree grown from material taken from the historic “Royal Oak” at Boscobel House, where King Charles II famously hid following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester during the English Civil War in 1651. This connection to British history makes Quercus Boscobel a unique and meaningful addition to any garden. It is a versatile and hardy tree that thrives in a wide range of soil types and can grow in full sun, partial shade, or even full shade.
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
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