Turkey Oak, European Turkey Oak, Moss-Cupped Oak, Bitter Oak, Iron Oak, Manna Oak, Wainscot Oak
Fast-growing, Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak) is a large, spreading deciduous tree of broad pyramidal habit. The foliage of narrow, oblong, lustrous dark green leaves, 5 in. long (12 cm), has deep, pointed lobes and turns yellow to gold in late fall. Inconspicuous yellow-green catkins appear in spring as the leaves emerge. The trunk and branches, with their deeply furrowed mauve-gray bark and reddish-brown or orange fissures, provide architectural elegance and winter interest. Its oval acorns, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), are a valuable source of food for small mammals and birds, but they do not ripen until fall of the second year. Noble, Turkey Oak can withstand air pollution, is relatively tolerant to drought and has an attractive appearance. It makes a great shade and specimen tree.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Common names | Oak, Iron Oak, Turkey Oak |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Common names | Oak, Iron Oak, Turkey Oak |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak) do I need for my garden?
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