Quercus cerris Turkey oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus cerris
Turkey oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus cerris plant species is found in Europe to S.W. Asia. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Turkey oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. lanuginosa.

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Latin Name:  Quercus cerris
Common Name:  Turkey oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  35   Mature Width:  25

Habitat:  Hedges, thickets and woods in acid soils[17, 100].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Grows well on chalk[98], even when the soil is shallow[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Grows well near the coast[98]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. A very ornamental tree[1], it grows very well in Britain and is the fastest growing of the oaks in cultivation in this country[1]. The seed ripens in its second year[200]. Trees transplant badly unless they are moved regularly[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[88, 200].

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