Images of the Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris)

Turkey Oak

Quercus cerris

Native to southern Europe and Asia Minor; this species is also grown throughout the United States where it is valued for its rapid growth and interesting trunk. This oak can reach heights of 40 m with trunks over 2 m in diameter. In mature trees, the dark gray, deeply furrowed bark is streaked with orange near the tree base.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun to part shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing 9-18 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Presence in US:MA RI

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