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Common Oak (Quercus robur) a perfect eco gift
Common Oak Tree sapling
20cm to 40cm high the perfect size for planting out. The sapling is supplied in a 9cm coir pot which is biodegradable in the ground in 3 months, so no need to remove plants from the pot.
Large deciduous tree and probably our commonest tree.
Height 30 - 40 m.
Age 1000 year or more.
A long-lived tree (700- 1000 years). An important tree within our natural ecosystem, supporting an enormous range of life. Acorns can be roasted as coffee substitute. A tree rich in tannins. Oak has many medicinal uses, from fevers to mouth infections. An important timber tree throughout history to present times. Used in large numbers for ship building.
Kaieteur are proud to donate a percentage of sales into a tree planting fund which aids local and international tree planting projects.
