Oak (Quercus robur) - the king of our hedgerows and woodlands 🌳 The bark is packed with tannins, once used to stop bleeding, heal gums, and even tan leather. Folklore tells us the oak was sacred to Jupiter and Thor – a tree of lightning, power, and endurance. Acorns fed people and animals through hungry winters, and the tree itself stood as a symbol of protection. Did you know roasted acorns were once used as a coffee substitute? And that ancient oaks were used as landmarks, gathering places, e