Sessile Oak. A spreading tree with ridged grey bark and yellow-stalked, dark green leaves. Produces acorns. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 25m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Quercus petraea
A spreading tree with ridged grey bark and yellow-stalked, dark green leaves. Produces acorns.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Quercus |
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Species | petraea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sessile Oak |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 30m |
Family | Fagaceae |
Spread | 25m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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