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 |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Availability | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
| Type | Broadleaf |
| Utah Native | No |
Growth
| Growth Rate | Medium |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | High |
| Longevity | High |
| Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
| Crown Shapes | Rounded |
Ornamental
| Bark | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fall Color | No |
| Flowers | No |
| Foliage | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
Tolerance
| Shade | Medium |
|---|---|
| Salt | Medium |
| Drought | High |
| Poor Drainage | Medium |
| Alkalinity | High |
| Transplanting | Medium |