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    QUERCUS
    QUERCUS cerris
    QUERCUS cerris
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    QUERCUS cerris

    Commonly known as Bitter oak, Turkey oak

     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Quercus - Care Guide
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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