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Shoreline Community College Arboretum: Narrow English Oak

Shoreline CC Arboretum is the student-led initiative to document and inform the incredible diversity of over 200 species of flora adorning our outdoor campus as it grows and changes with future development.

Title

Narrow English Oak

Quercus robur fastigiata (FAGACEAE)

Description

Range

British Isles to Caucasus

Ecology

Ecology

"Mature specimens are usually home to many species of wildlife." [2]

Equity

Equity: Cultural and Historical Significance

"The [columnar] fastigiate variety pictured here is probably the most commonly planted variety of English oak. English oak is a predominant tree in England, and was heavily used in the construction of stout English ships during the colonial period." [1]

"Since the Druids, and probably long before, the oak has played an important role in British culture. Couples were still wed under ancient oaks as late as Oliver Cromwell's time and the Yule log, kept from one year to another to warm the Christmas celebrations, was traditionally cut from oak." [2]

Economics

Economics

"English oak is an important timber and ornamental tree species in Europe, where it is known for its rugged beauty and longevity." [1]

Sources

Sources

[1] English Oak. VT Notable Trees. Urban Forestry at Virginia Tech. http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/campus_trees/english_oak.htm

[2] Quercus robur. Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304293-2

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