Quercus cerris – Turkey oak, Mossy oak, Moss-cupped oak

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Quercus cerris – Turkey oak, Mossy oak, Moss-cupped oak

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A sturdy tree with a broad, spherical, later rounded crown usually with an ascending main trunk with heavy crown branches. The trunk is roughly grooved with long bark plates. Young twigs are greyish and felt-like, angular at the top. The buds have downy hairs and moss-like stipules. The dark green leathery leaves vary in shape, usually elongated to oval. They are rough on the upper side, bare on the underside, and have 4 to 9 pairs of shallow to very deep lobes. The autumn colour is yellowish-brown. The leaves remain on the tree until deep into the winter. The acorns are half enclosed in the cupule that is thickly covered with narrow scales: these are turned backwards at the top and have thick grey hairs. The tree is an important producer of timber. It is sensitive to cracks caused by frost but insensitive to mildew.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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30-35 clearstem
∅90cm / 550KG
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∅90cm / 550KG
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35-40 clearstem
∅100cm / 750KG
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∅100cm / 750KG
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40-45 clearstem
∅110cm / 800KG
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∅110cm / 800KG
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45-50 clearstem
∅120cm / 1000KG
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∅120cm / 1000KG
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50-60 clearstem
∅130cm / 1500KG
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∅130cm / 1500KG
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60-70 clearstem
∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
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∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
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70-80 clearstem
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
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∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
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80-90 clearstem
∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
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∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
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90-100 clearstem
∅200+cm / 4500-5500KG
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∅200+cm / 4500-5500KG
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100-120 clearstem
∅200+cm / 5500-7500KG
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∅200+cm / 5500-7500KG
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120-140 clear stem
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300/350 multistem
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350/400h, multistem with raised stems
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400/450 multistem
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450/500h, multistem with raised stems
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500/600h, multistem with raised stems
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500/600 multistem
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700/800 multistem
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700/800H,300/400W
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800/900H,300/400W
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1200/1400H,500/600W
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Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 (35) m
Crown
broad spherical, later rounded, half-open crown
Bark and branches
almost black, rough, young twigs greyish-brown to greyish-green
Leaf
elongated to oval, lobed to deeply incised, 6 - 12 cm, green
Flowers
gold coloured ♂ catkins, 5 - 6 cm long, May
Fruits
acorns 2.5 - 3 cm long, single to four grouped together
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
preferably calcareous
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Southern and Central Europe, Asia Minor
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) playground tree Tree for the future
Applications and inspiration
Trees for coastal areas
Related projects
Quays - Rotterdam
Station Post Building - The Hague
Frequently asked questions
Quercus cerris

Quercus cerris can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (35) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus cerris is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (35) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus cerris is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus cerris with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus cerris blooms in may.
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