Overview
Quercus robur 'Menhir' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Quercus, part of the Fagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Quercus robur 'Menhir' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural.
About
Quercus robur 'Menhir' is a cultivar of the common oak, a deciduous tree known for its spreading branched habit. As a member of the Quercus genus, it thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. This oak is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suited to sheltered positions with an east, north, south, or west aspect. It is valued for architectural use and is best propagated by hardwood cuttings in autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Quercus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Quercus robur 'Menhir' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Quercus robur 'Menhir'
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Quercus robur 'Menhir'?
Quercus robur 'Menhir' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Quercus robur 'Menhir' need?
Quercus robur 'Menhir' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Quercus robur 'Menhir' hardy in the UK?
Quercus robur 'Menhir' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Quercus robur 'Menhir'?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn.
More in the Quercus genus
- Quercus acutissimaJapanese silkworm oak
- Quercus aucheriboz pirnal oak
- Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace'Turkey oak 'Afyon Lace'
- Quercus chrysolepismaul oak
- Quercus frainetto 'Tortworth'
- Quercus gambeliiGambel oak
- Quercus garryanaOregon white oak
- Quercus georgianaGeorgia oak
