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A tree that can grow truffles! These magnificent and beautiful trees have been inoculated with the UK Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum var.uncinatum). The rare gourmet truffle fungi grows on the roots of Oak and Hazel trees.
With the right care and conditions, you may be lucky enough to find truffles in as little as 3 years from planting! The UK Summer Truffle natural habitat is shady woodland although the trees can be grown in shady or open areas.
The truffle tree is best planted directly into the ground but can also grow for several years in a pot on a balcony or patio. This truffle tree comes with full planting and growing instructions. Current height of the Oak tree is 30-60cm Hazel 60-90cm.
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| Description | A tree that can grow truffles! These magnificent and beautiful trees have been inoculated with the UK Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum var.uncinatum). The rare gourmet truffle fungi grows on the roots of Oak and Hazel trees. With the right care and conditions, you may be lucky enough to find truffles in as little as 3 years from planting! The UK Summer Truffle natural habitat is shady woodland although the trees can be grown in shady or open areas. The truffle tree is best planted directly into the ground but can also grow for several years in a pot on a balcony or patio. This truffle tree comes with full planting and growing instructions. Current height of the Oak tree is 30-60cm Hazel 60-90cm. |
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| Short Description | A tree that can grow truffles! These magnificent and beautiful trees have been inoculated with the UK Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum var.uncinatum). The rare gourmet truffle fungi grows on the roots of Oak and Hazel trees. With the right care and conditions, you may be lucky enough to find truffles in as little as 3 years from planting! The UK Summer Truffle natural habitat is shady woodland although the trees can be grown in shady or open areas. The truffle tree is best planted directly into the ground but can also grow for several years in a pot on a balcony or patio. This truffle tree comes with full planting and growing instructions. Current height of the Oak tree is 30-60cm Hazel 60-90cm. |
| Common Name | Hazel/Oak tree |
| Flowering Period | N/A |
| Flower Colour | V/A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Position | Full sun or Part Shade |
| Soil Types | Alkaline - pH 7.6 |
| Eventual Height | 2.5 - 4m |
| Eventual Spread | 2.5 - 4m |
| Time to Eventual Size | 20 - 50 years |
| Pot Size | 17cm |