Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: Turkey oak, bitter oak, iron oak, manna oak, mossy-cupped oak or wainscot oak.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Turkey oak, bitter oak, iron oak, manna oak, mossy-cupped oak, wainscot oak
Scientific name: Quercus cerris
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Spreading / Branched
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) – Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) – Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
