Quercus cerris

Also Known As

European Turkey Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-60'
W: 20'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Quercus cerris plant details

Quercus cerris is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus cerris

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus cerris

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Interesting dark grey bark in plates; grows 40-60 ft. tall and wide. Holds leaves late, and they usually drop still holding their green color. A rugged, impressive, drought-tolerant tree.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Turkey Oak - A large, imposing tree with beautiful leaf form. Fast growth, eventually 40-60 feet tall. Interesting dark grey bark in plates. Holds leaves late and they usually drop still holding their green color. A rugged, impressive, drought-tolerant tree.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Native to southern Europe and Asia Minor, a deciduous tree, growing to 30' or so at a medium rate. The bark is dark gray and furrowed, eventually showing orange streaks at the base of mature trunks, and leaves are multi-lobed, dark, glossy green in a dense, rounded canopy. Full to part sun. Very tolerant, accepting many soils, summer drought, as well as both inland and coastal conditions. A good urban street tree. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.