Turkey oak

Also known as: bitter oak; iron oak; manna oak; mossy-cupped oak; wainscot oak

Q. cerris is a fast-growing, spreading, deciduous, very variable tree to 30m. The narrow, dark green leaves typically have deep, pointed lobes, the acorns are up to 4cm long, and the cups covered in shaggy scales

Scientific classification

Species: Turkey oak (Quercus cerris)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Turkey oak

Distribution map

Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Quick identification of Turkey oak

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Turkey oak care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions

Fertilizing

Balanced tree feed applied once every early spring growth cycle

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.