Taxon

Quercus robur 'Atropurpurea'

Quercus robur 'Atropurpurea' - purple English oak
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Common name: purple English oak
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe and w. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A broad rounded tree of moderate growth rate will grow 60-80' in height. Spring foliage is an attractive reddish; however, as it matures it fades to a brownish-red. Acorns are featured individually or clustered on slender stalks. A durable performer in the landscape. Its timber has long been a favorite for building ships and homes in Europe.
Links: International Cultivar Registrar (ICRA) for the genus Quercus • Trees and Shrubs Online

Locations

  • 1: OAK: BJ34 (BJ34) • Accession: D2012-0189.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: OAK: BJ35 (BJ35) • Accession: D2012-0189.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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