{"title":"Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew trees are as iconic as the oak, a symbol of strength and longevity that supports more wildlife than any other native tree. Our range includes our own native English oak, a Royal Oak with remarkable history, evergreen holm oak and space-saving columnar forms, with glorious autumn colour and a tree for every garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quercus-boscobel-royal-12ltr-pot","title":"Quercus 'Boscobel Royal' 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus robur 'Boscobel Royal' – Royal Oak (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Boscobel Royal' brings a remarkable piece of English history into the garden. It is propagated from the celebrated Royal Oak at Boscobel House in Shropshire, the tree that marks where the future King Charles II hid from Parliamentarian soldiers after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The story became one of the best-known episodes in British history and gave its name to countless Royal Oak pubs across the country. This limited edition tree has all the character of our native English oak, with dark green lobed leaves that colour in autumn and a generous crop of acorns. It's wonderful for wildlife and makes a meaningful commemorative or celebration tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows to over 6m after 10 years and eventually becomes a large, long-lived tree, so choose a spot with plenty of space. Plant in full sun in deep, fertile soil. It also copes well with chalk, dry conditions and coastal sites. Little pruning is needed beyond shaping in winter while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58818698805622,"sku":null,"price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25144446.png?v=1790343947"},{"product_id":"quercus-ilex-12ltr-pot","title":"Quercus ilex 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus ilex – Holm Oak (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe holm oak, or evergreen oak, is a handsome Mediterranean tree that has been grown in England since the 1500s. Its dark green, glossy leaves have silvery-grey undersides that flash in the breeze, and they stay on the tree all year round. Yellow catkins hang from the branches in early summer, followed by small acorns that feed the wildlife. Given space, it slowly forms a magnificent, dome-shaped tree. It is also excellent for screening and shelter, and can be clipped into formal shapes or a dense evergreen hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows to around 7m x 5m after 10 years. Plant in full sun or light shade in any well-drained soil. It copes well with chalk and dry conditions, and is outstanding in coastal gardens, where it stands up to wind and salt spray. It needs no routine pruning, although it takes clipping well if you want to keep it to a set size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58818713649526,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25144826.png?v=1790344158"},{"product_id":"quercus-pal-green-pillar-12ltr-pot","title":"Quercus pal 'Green Pillar' 7ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus palustris 'Green Pillar' – Columnar Pin Oak (7L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Green Pillar' gives smaller gardens a stately oak in a slim, space-saving form. Its dense, upright branches make a narrow column clothed in the elegant, deeply cut leaves typical of the pin oak. They're a glossy dark green through summer before turning a rich red-bronze in autumn. Raised in the USA in the 1990s, it's a superb choice for tight spaces, formal avenues, driveways and boundaries, where it adds height and structure without casting a wide shadow. Its acorns also provide food for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows to around 4m x 1.5m after 10 years. Plant in full sun in deep, fertile, lime-free soil. It tolerates clay and damp ground well. It keeps its narrow shape naturally, so little or no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58818752807286,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25145115.png?v=1790344340"},{"product_id":"quercus-robur-12ltr-pot","title":"Quercus robur 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus robur – English Oak (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe English oak is one of Britain's two native oaks and a true symbol of the countryside, valued for its strength, long life and character. Its familiar dark green, lobed leaves turn warm shades of orange and russet-brown in autumn, and mature trees produce acorns in abundance. It supports more wildlife than any other native tree, from insects and birds to jays, squirrels and deer. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a wonderful tree to plant for future generations, making a lovely commemorative or celebration gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows to around 7m x 5m after 10 years and eventually becomes a large, broad, dome-headed tree, so choose a spot with plenty of space. Plant in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. It adapts to most soils, including heavy clay. Little pruning is needed beyond removing any crossing or damaged branches in winter while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58818796913014,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25145827_80a30f33-c746-407a-b4a1-63ecf6ec1bc3.png?v=1790344809"},{"product_id":"quercus-robur-12ltr-pot-copy","title":"Quercus rubra 'Boltes Gold' 7ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus rubra 'Bolte's Gold' – Golden Red Oak (7L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Bolte's Gold' is a striking golden-leaved form of the red oak and brings a burst of light to the garden from spring to autumn. Its large, lobed leaves unfurl a soft butter-yellow in spring, mellow to a fresh yellow-green through summer, then glow in rich golden tones in autumn before they fall. It's a more compact alternative to the vigorous species, and makes an eye-catching specimen tree that stands out beautifully against dark evergreens or purple foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt eventually reaches around 8–12m tall with a spread of 2.5–4m, growing steadily over 20 years or more. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. It grows best on neutral to acid soils, and full sun brings out the brightest leaf colour. It is fully hardy and needs little pruning beyond removing any crossing or damaged branches in winter while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58818820112758,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25150423.png?v=1790345095"},{"product_id":"quercus-rubra-12ltr-pot","title":"Quercus rubra 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus rubra – Red Oak (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe red oak is a magnificent, fast-growing tree from North America, grown in Britain since 1724 and loved for its spectacular autumn colour. Its large, pointed, lobed leaves are deep green through summer before turning glorious shades of orange and crimson-brown. The smooth, silver-grey bark adds interest in winter, and its acorns feed birds and other wildlife. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and makes an impressive specimen for larger gardens, parkland and estate planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows quickly to around 7m x 5m after 10 years, eventually forming a large tree with an open, spreading crown, so give it plenty of space. Plant in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. It adapts to most soils, including heavy clay, although autumn colour is richest on neutral to acid ground. It is tolerant of urban pollution and needs little pruning beyond shaping in winter while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58818847277430,"sku":null,"price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25150638.png?v=1790345236"},{"product_id":"quercus-warei-regal-prince-7ltr-pot","title":"Quercus warei 'Regal Prince' 7ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus x warei 'Regal Prince' – Upright Hybrid Oak (7L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Regal Prince' is a handsome, narrow oak, a hybrid between the upright English oak and the American swamp white oak that combines the best of both parents. It is strong and fast-growing, and forms a slim, upright crown of glossy dark green leaves with silvery undersides that shimmer in the breeze. They turn warm amber-yellow in autumn, and the grey-green bark develops an attractive pattern of small rectangular plates with age. It's very hardy and has good resistance to the powdery mildew that often affects oaks. It's an excellent choice for avenues, boundaries and gardens where space is too tight for a spreading oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows to around 7m x 2m after 10 years. Plant in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. 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