Truffle Tree – Oak

Prized by top chefs, Truffles are the goldust of the kitchen, being both hard to come by and commanding a high price tag in the shops. These underground fungi have a rich mushroom taste which adds an intense flavour to savoury dishes.

Crops are produced at the roots of trees which have been inoculated with the truffle spores, and take 4-7 years to develop. Once established, you will be able to harvest crops for up to 25 years, making this a real investment for the future.

Our truffle trees are supplied as young, one year old, bare root saplings which will grow to form an attractive tree over the years.

The English Oak is an iconic sight across the landscape of Britain. Instantly recognisable for its distinctive lobed foliage, deeply furrowed bark, and of course, its acorns. Quercus robur is an important wildlife tree in the UK, supporting hundreds of insect and lichen species, as well as providing food and shelter for a multitude of birds and mammals.

Often known as the Pedunculate Oak, this well loved tree will need plenty of space to reach its full potential, forming a majestic, spreading tree after many years. A worthy and noble specimen tree that makes a great host for your truffle crop! Height: 12m (39’). Spread: 8m (26’).