The English oak is probably the most famous tree in Britain and our national emblem, even though in recent decades the numbers have fallen considerably. From a native species point of view, it is now the most common tree in Britain after the Birch.

The Oak, a deciduous tree, has taken part in many historic moments in British history which along with its distinctive acorn (seed) has led it to be known by many.

Oak is actually a family of trees (Quercus) that have around 600 varieties around the world.

Oak forests support more life forms than any other native forest. They are host to hundreds of insect species, supplying many birds with an important food source. In autumn, mammals such as squirrels, badgers and deer feed on acorns.

Acorns are shiny fruit, held tightly in in a tough textured shiny shell, an oak tree can produce between 5,000 - 10,000 acorns a year, producing up to 10 million in it's lifetime!

That's why we're asking you to join us, have some fun and grow a little acorn and watch it turn into a tree, a grow your own legacy!