Turkey Oak (Quercus Cerris)

The Turkey Oak is a deciduous tree. The shape of each leaf usually has 5 lobes. The leaves, with narrow lobes and deep sinuses, resemble a turkey foot. The top of each leaf is a yellow-green and paler below.

Maximum Height

10-20 Metres

Maximum Spread

6-10 Metres

Canopy

Large wide spreading

Position

Turkey Oaks thrive in rich moist soils and full sun. They are frost tolerant.

Care

Use fallen leaves as mulch. Keep soil moist in Summer months.

Ideas for Use

Beautiful shade and magnificent specimen tree