Oak Tree`s great oak project is underway and we would be thrilled if you would like to take part!
Join us as we team up with schools, businesses and others across the county to try to reach our target of planting 85 English Oaks.
Taking part is simple!
Step 1: Contact us directly to purchase an English Oak sapling or via the Woodland trust website (English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) For Sale – Woodland Trust | Woodland Trust Shop)
Step 2: Follow the guidance found below from the Woodland trust and plant your Oak tree!
Step 3: Send us a picture and we will add you to our Great Oak Project hall of fame! (Children can also receive a certificate (Using recycled and recyclable card of course!))
Remember – Just one oak can support more than 1,000 other species!
*Please note – Prices from us are £5 per sapling with prices varying from Woodland trust (£10 upwards) depending on how many are bought.
Any money we receive is used to buy saplings. Any money left over is donated to the woodland trust.
Planting information:
As a rough guide, trees are usually planted at around 2m intervals but please take into account the final size of the tree and be aware of buildings, services and other plants nearby to ensure that damage cannot occur from the roots and canopy as the tree grows.
Oct-Feb – This is the best time of year for planting trees and your sapling is dormant, as long as it is kept free from frost and wind as well as being kept moist and in light conditions then it will last a few weeks before planting.
Mar-Sept – Your sapling is growing fast and will need planting as soon as possible. Planting it immediately will ensure it does not dry out, lose nutrients etc.
On-going care requirements:
Once planted, your tree will need some care and attention for a few years; this will mainly be weeding around the base to reduce the competition for nutrients and ensuring your tree has enough water.
