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].

General Uses: The seed cups are used as buttons[95]. A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit the growth of young plants[20]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. The leaves, bark and wood are used commercially as a source of tannins[223]. Wood. It is valued by wheelwrights, turners and cabinet makers[4]. Of little value[1, 11]. It does not weather well[100].

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