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  • QUERCUS cerris
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    QUERCUS cerris

    Commonly known as Bitter oak, Turkey oak

     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Naturalised in southern UK. Was introduced from Turkey in the late 1900's but timber was found to be of poor quality.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi.
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe
    • Deciduous
      Oblong-elliptic to oblong-lance-shaped, deeply lobed or toothed, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in). Often remain on tree in a withered state all winter.
    • Coastal / windswept
      Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Elliptic
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      30m (98ft)
    • Spread
      25m (82ft)
    • Tree
      Fast growing. Grey-white bark. Solitary acorns or in groups of 2-4
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
      Very variable in shape
    • Mature Size
      30m (98ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        25m (82ft)
       
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