QUERCUS cerris

Pot grown

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

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individually £12.50 each , 10+ £11.00 each

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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