A large, deciduous tree growing up to 20–40m tall. As common oaks mature they form a broad and spreading crown with sturdy branches beneath. Oaks even shorten with age in order to extend their lifespan.

Look out for: its distinctive round-lobed leaves with short leaf stalks (petioles).

Identified in winter by: rounded buds in clusters. Each bud has more than three scales.

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