They say that from acorns mighty oaks grow – and a Suffolk man is helping to literally boost the Oak species across the county.

Elliott Garbett, from Ipswich, was inspired by his mother's love of growing things to collect 100 acorns from underneath his favourite oak tree in the town's Christchurch Park.

The acorns, which are found in a cup-like structure known as a cupule, usually take between six and 18 months to mature, depending on the species.

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After collecting them, Mr Garbett wrapped them in damp tissue paper then carefully planted them in ericaceous compost once the white tap roots had begun to appear.

The 28-year-old has since donated them to various organisations, including Woodbridge Town Council.

East Anglian Daily Times: Elliott Garbett (right) with Woodbridge Mayor Eamonn O'Nolan (centre). He has donated Oaks to Woodbridge Town CouncilElliott Garbett (right) with Woodbridge Mayor Eamonn O'Nolan (centre). He has donated Oaks to Woodbridge Town Council (Image: Submitted)Catherine Walsh, who received them on behalf of Woodbridge Town Council, was thrilled to receive the acorns.

She said: “I was delighted when Elliot made contact, his trees look fantastic and have obviously been lovingly cared for.

"I am sure that they will be very appreciated when they occupy the green spaces around Woodbridge.”

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Of the Christchurch Park tree from where he sourced the acorns, Mr Garbett said: "It's a beautiful ancient oak tree on the north east side that I often walk past.

East Anglian Daily Times: An oak tree in Christchurch Park in Ipswich (file photo)An oak tree in Christchurch Park in Ipswich (file photo) (Image: Newsquest)

“The oak grows for 40 years before it produces seeds – so I collected the healthy acorns and then germinated them by wrapping them in damp tissue paper – once the white tap roots appeared I carefully planted them in ericaceous compost.”

He has previously grown sweet chestnuts and lavender successfully, while his vision for the future is to harvest seeds from two rare, disease-resistant elm trees, one in Stowmarket and one in Great Waldingfield, near Sudbury, and grow a whole crop of disease resistant saplings to try and counter Dutch elm disease.