Quercus robur | English Oak, Darach, Eik. Originated in … Scotland;Norway;Bosnia and Herzegovina | Various
Quercus robur belongs to the plant family FAGACEĈ and Genus Quercus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Quercus robur does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Quercus robur so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Quercus robur English oak,Darach,eik is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The bark of Quercus robur as well as the acorns has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Black and black are common colors produced with English oak. Quercus robur is known as Darach in Gaelic and eik in Norwegian. English oak was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
The Bark;Acorns of Quercus robur can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … black,gray
Quercus robur is thought to have beneficial uses as either an astringent or an emollient. The bark and the galls are used in herbal preparations.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.