Quercus cerris (Hairy Oak, Lombard Oak, Turkey Oak, Cerre, Doucier)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciescerris
CategoryWoody
OriginSouthern and south-central Europe, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Iran and Afghanistan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20 - 30 m
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at altitudes of 50 - 2,200 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionPale grey, thick and fissured bark with grey, pubescent and twisted twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid with twisted scales.
Leaf DescriptionDark green and rough, with a pale underside, 5 - 9 pairs of lobes, an obtuse apex and truncate base, 8 - 14 pairs of lateral veins, 6 - 12 x 3 - 5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, cylindrical and pointed, 3 cm in length.

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