Turkey Oak
Quercus cerris
WOAT
A handsome mid-sized deciduous oak with glossy ornately lobed leaves, which change to a buttery-yellow during autumn. Although known as the Turkey Oak, it is widespread throughout Asia Minor and southern Europe. Mature specimens develop a rounded crown, with lower lateral branches weeping with age. Tolerant of salt spray, it becomes a particularly useful windbreak for coastal areas. Medium growth rate.
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Product information
A handsome mid-sized deciduous oak with glossy ornately lobed leaves, narrower than other oaks, which change to a buttery-yellow during autumn. Although known as the Turkey Oak due to the leaf shape resembling a turkey's foot, it is widespread throughout Asia Minor and southern Europe. Mature specimens develop a rounded crown, with lower lateral branches weeping with age. The bark, which has orange coloured fissures near to the base of the trunk, is a distinctive feature. Tolerant of salt spray, it becomes a particularly useful windbreak for coastal areas. Medium growth rate.
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Product Information
A handsome mid-sized deciduous oak with glossy ornately lobed leaves, narrower than other oaks, which change to a buttery-yellow during autumn. Although known as the Turkey Oak due to the leaf shape resembling a turkey's foot, it is widespread throughout Asia Minor and southern Europe. Mature specimens develop a rounded crown, with lower lateral branches weeping with age. The bark, which has orange coloured fissures near to the base of the trunk, is a distinctive feature. Tolerant of salt spray, it becomes a particularly useful windbreak for coastal areas. Medium growth rate.How to grow
Prefers a sunny position and humus rich soil but will tolerate a wide range of conditions, including coastal exposure.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Deciduous
Height:
20.0m
Width:
10.0m
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