English Oak Collection (#3)

Common Oak (Quercus robur) and Silver Birch (Betula pendula) woodland habitat in snow, at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) snow covered branches, Kent, England, december

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of fallen acorns, West Sussex, England, october

Common Oak (Quercus robur) stag head with dead branches protruding from leafy crown, habit, growing beside track in arable farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of acorns, England, september

Common Oak (Quercus robur) coppiced trunk, growing in wooded meadow habitat, Tagamoisa Nature Reserve, Saaremaa Island, Estonia, may

Common Oak (Quercus robur) ancient tree, close-up of trunk and bole, in hedgerow at edge of pasture with melting snow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) sapling, growing on acid grassland, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of trunk with burr, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) and European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ancient woodland habitat with path, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) and Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) growing in alder carr wet woodland habitat, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) habit, mature trees growing in parkland habitat, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, may

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of bark, Suffolk, England, october

Snow on branches
Snow on the branches of a Pedunculare Oak (Quercus robur). Photographed at dawn in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England

English oak buds
English oak (Quercus robur) buds breaking open in spring. Photographed in April, in Dorset, UK

Acorns fallen from an oak tree (Quercus robur) in autumn. Photographed in October, in Dorset, UK

Knopper gall on acorn. Close-up of two acorns from an Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) tree. The lower one has been infected by the parasitic larva of a gall wasp (Andricus quercuscalicis)

Artichoke Galls on Pedunculate Oak (Quercus rubus). Flower buds infected by the gall wasp Andricus fecundator. In spring the female gall wasp lays single eggs in buds of the Pedunculate oak

Oak Marble galls caused by the Andricus kollari gall wasp on a Pedunculare Oak (Quercus robur). They are green at first, turning brown and woody when mature

Knopper galls on acorns of an English oak (Quercus robur). These swellings are galls filled with the larvae of the gall wasp Andricus quercuscalicis. Photographed in August

English oak tree (Quercus rober) at dawn. This ancient oak tree, called the Silton oak or Wyndhams oak, is believed to be around 1000 years old

Oak sapling (Quercus robur). Photographed in the UK

Acorn. The acorn is the fruit of the English oak tree (Quercus robur). Photographed in autumn

Sprouting acorn of the English oak tree (Quercus robur). A young root (radicle) is seen burrowing downwards, while the shoot is seen growing upwards towards the light

English oak acorns (Quercus robur). Photographed in Dorset, UK, in August

Oak burr on the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus robur). Burr (or burl) is deformed wood caused by cambium. Cambium is layers of tissue that are the source of cells for secondary growth

Pedunculate Oak (quercus robur) Acorn
Pedunculate Oak (quercus robur), Acorns in their cups in early September, Dorset. Note that a distinctive feature of the English or Pedunculate Oak is that the cups are held together on a long common

English / Pedunculate Oak - leaves
ME-1870 English / Pedunculate Oak - leaves Quercus robur Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The English oak (Quercus robur) is a symbol of strength and endurance, deeply rooted in the history and landscapes of England. Its acorns, scattered across forest floors, hold the promise of new life and growth. Standing tall amidst ancient woodlands, the majestic English oak tree commands respect with its gnarled branches reaching towards the sky. Intriguingly intricate, the English oak leaf pores under scanning electron microscopy reveal a fascinating world within. Each pore tells a story of resilience and adaptation to changing environments. From Hampstead Heath in England to Gorecko Koscielne in Poland, these magnificent trees have found their home across borders. Helmingham in Suffolk showcases an enchanting black-and-white photo capturing the timeless beauty of British trees, with an emphasis on the regal English oak. La Fontaine's fables remind us of nature's lessons as we ponder upon "The Acorn and The Gourd" or "The Oak and The Reed. " These tales speak volumes about humility, strength, and embracing our unique qualities. Photographers like Eye_Ubiquitous_20104975 capture breathtaking moments when an oak tree at sunrise illuminates Ashdown Forest in Sussex. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow, and are not just mere trees; they embody history, culture, and natural wonders that transcend boundaries. They stand tall as guardians of our past while offering shade for future generations to come. Let us cherish these noble giants that grace our landscapes with their presence – symbols of endurance that connect us to nature's grandeur.