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English oak

Quercus robur

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Common names

67 names · 42 languages
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Other languages (41)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
Albanian
Armenian
  • Կաղնի ամառային[3]
Asturian
Basque
  • Haritz kanduduna[3]
Belarusian
  • Дуб звычайны[3]
Bulgarian
  • Летен дъб[3]
Catalan
  • roure pènol[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Hrast lužnjak[3]
Czech
  • dub letní[3]
Danish
Estonian
  • harilik tamm[3]
Finnish
Galician
  • Carballo común[3]
German
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Greek
  • Δρυς η έμμισχος[3]
  • Ρουπακοβελανιδιά[3]
Hebrew
  • אלון אנגלי[3]
Hungarian
  • kocsányos tölgy[3]
Irish
  • Dair ghallda[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • イギリスナラ[3]
  • オウシュウナラ[3]
Kazakh
  • Кәдімгі емен[3]
Latvian
  • Parastais ozols[3]
Lithuanian
  • Paprastasis ąžuolas[3]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Dąb szypułkowy[3]
Portuguese
Romanian
  • stejar pedunculat[3]
Russian
  • Дуб обыкновенный[3]
  • Дуб черешчатый[3]
Serbian
  • Храст лужњак[3]
Slovak
  • dub letný[3]
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
  • Saplı Meşe[3]
Ukrainian
  • Дуб звичайний[3]
Welsh
  • Derwen mes coesynnog[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Quercus robur — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • English Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
  • Common Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
  • European Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
  • French Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
  • Pedunculate Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
  • Polish Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
  • Truffle Oak — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Quercus robur.
[2] Quercus robur — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • English oak — results[1].names[1]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • zomereik — results[1].names[2]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • chêne pédonculé — results[1].names[15]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • common oak — results[1].names[17]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Deutsche Eiche — results[1].names[6]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Sommer-Eiche — results[1].names[64]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Sommereiche — results[1].names[5]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Stiel-Eiche — results[1].names[60]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Stieleiche — results[1].names[4]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Acorn Tree — results[1].names[45]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • pedunculate oak — results[1].names[8]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Truffle Oak — results[1].names[48]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Carballo — results[1].names[54]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • roble común — results[1].names[14]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • gravelin — results[1].names[16]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • farnia — results[1].names[13]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • carvalho-roble — results[1].names[7]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
[3] Quercus robur — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • English oak — results[1].names[1]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • zomereik — results[1].names[2]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • chêne pédonculé — results[1].names[15]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • common oak — results[1].names[17]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Deutsche Eiche — results[1].names[6]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Sommer-Eiche — results[1].names[64]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Sommereiche — results[1].names[5]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Stiel-Eiche — results[1].names[60]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Stieleiche — results[1].names[4]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Acorn Tree — results[1].names[45]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • pedunculate oak — results[1].names[8]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Truffle Oak — results[1].names[48]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Carballo — results[1].names[54]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • roble común — results[1].names[14]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • gravelin — results[1].names[16]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • farnia — results[1].names[13]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • carvalho-roble — results[1].names[7]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • roure pènol — results[1].names[3]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Дуб звычайны — results[1].names[9]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Дуб черешчатый — results[1].names[10]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Дуб обыкновенный — results[1].names[11]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • metsätammi — results[1].names[12]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • dub letní — results[1].names[18]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Ek — results[1].names[19]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Almindelig eg — results[1].names[20]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • sommereik — results[1].names[21]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Carbayu — results[1].names[22]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Paprastasis ąžuolas — results[1].names[23]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Dąb szypułkowy — results[1].names[24]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • carbachu — results[1].names[25]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • reboḷḷu — results[1].names[26]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • harilik tamm — results[1].names[27]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • dub letný — results[1].names[28]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • オウシュウナラ — results[1].names[29]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • イギリスナラ — results[1].names[30]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • tammi — results[1].names[31]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Ρουπακοβελανιδιά — results[1].names[32]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Δρυς η έμμισχος — results[1].names[33]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • 夏櫟 — results[1].names[34]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • 夏栎 — results[1].names[35]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Храст лужњак — results[1].names[36]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Carballo común — results[1].names[37]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Haritz kanduduna — results[1].names[38]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Կաղնի ամառային — results[1].names[39]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Дуб звичайний — results[1].names[40]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Steeleik — results[1].names[41]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • skogsek — results[1].names[42]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • akker — results[1].names[43]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • akkerboom — results[1].names[44]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • dob — results[1].names[46]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • kocsányos tölgy — results[1].names[47]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Parastais ozols — results[1].names[49]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Летен дъб — results[1].names[50]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Кәдімгі емен — results[1].names[51]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • stejar pedunculat — results[1].names[52]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Hrast lužnjak — results[1].names[53]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • rrënjë — results[1].names[55]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Dair ghallda — results[1].names[56]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • 歐洲白櫟 — results[1].names[57]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • אלון אנגלי — results[1].names[58]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Derwen mes coesynnog — results[1].names[59]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • stilkeg — results[1].names[61]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • stilk-eg — results[1].names[62]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
  • Saplı Meşe — results[1].names[63]; taxon id 56133; Quercus robur.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Quercus robur is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Fagaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
12.19–21.34 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
12.19–21.34 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Oval; Rounded; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, moths, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Unknown suitability
Nectar value Unknown
Pollen value Unknown
Agroforestry database

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Nut tree
Size
Large
Dimensions
30.00 m high × 30.00 m wide
Growth rate
Slow
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist, Wet
Soil
Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Coffee, Seed, Gum
Functions
Basketry, Charcoal, Gum, Repellent, Timber, Pollinator plant
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
3 out of 5

Cooked seeds are nutritious but difficult to digest. They are crushed and roasted to serve as an alternative to almonds. After drying and grinding the seeds into a powder, it can be used as a thickening agent in stews or mixed with grains for bread preparation. Although the seeds contain bitter tannins, these can be leached out by thoroughly washing the seeds in running water, but this also causes the loss of many minerals. Whole seeds can be used or dried and ground into powder. The leaching process can be accelerated by placing the powder in a cloth bag in a stream. A taste test can indicate when the tannins have disappeared. Traditionally, seeds were buried in moist soil to overwinter. In spring, the sprouted seeds were dug up when the astringent effect had diminished. Roasted seeds can serve as a coffee substitute. Edible gum can be extracted from the bark. There are also reports of an edible substance obtained from the plant, used as a butter substitute in the kitchen; this most likely refers to the gum-like part of the plant.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Quercus robur — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1106843; ID 4R5YN; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1106843; ID 4R5YN; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Quercus robur — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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