Oak, Turkey
Quercus cerris
Fagaceae - Beech and Oak
Description
Leaves: Alternate; simple; 3" to 5" long, 1" to 3" wide; deciduous; coarsely toothed to pinnately lobed; dark green and shiny above, paler beneath; petiole 1/8" to 3/4" long.
Twigs/buds: Twigs brown; medium-thick.
Flowers/fruit: Monoecious. Fruit an acorn; 1" long, brown, ovoid, no stalk; half covered with a cap with long, curled-back scales; matures in two seasons.
Bark: Gray-black; in checkered plates.
Wood: Information unavailable.
General: Native to western Asia and southern Europe. Intermediate shade tolerance. Acorns can be a nuisance.
Landscape Use: Very desirable tree that is rarely planted in Utah or elsewhere in the U.S. Tolerates drought, high soil pH, and clay soils. Interesting acorn and leaf. Zones 5-7.
Cultivar: 'Argenteovariegata' or 'Variegata'.
Characteristics
General
Family | Fagaceae - Beech and Oak |
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Cultivar Availability | Yes |
Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
Type | Broadleaf |
Utah Native | No |
Growth
Growth Rate | Medium |
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Mature Height | High |
Longevity | High |
Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
Crown Shapes | Rounded |
Ornamental
Bark | Yes |
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Fall Color | No |
Flowers | No |
Foliage | No |
Fruit | Yes |
Tolerance
Shade | Medium |
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Salt | Medium |
Drought | High |
Poor Drainage | Medium |
Alkalinity | High |
Transplanting | Medium |