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    Quercus petraea

    Also Known As

    • Sessile Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-150'
    • W: 50'-150'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Quercus petraea plant details

    Quercus petraea is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus petraea

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 50 FT - 150 FT - wide, 50 FT - 150 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus petraea

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of two massive oaks in England-Ireland-Asia Minor, this "king-of- the-forest" can grow to a wide-spreading 80' high tree; in Ireland the placename "derry" comes from oak-grove "diare". S/M/not chalk

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Quercus petraea plant

    How to Grow Quercus petraea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Width: 25'-35'

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    Zones

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