It prefers hot climates and can tolerate drought. It is suitable for areas of maritime exposure. It grows well in chalk soils.
Turkey oak
The Quercus cerris, also known as Turkey oak, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. It has a wide spreading habit and can reach heights of up to 36 meters. This tree is well-suited to hot climates and can tolerate drought, making it adaptable to various environments. Additionally, the Turkey oak produces acorns that can be used for making bread and its wood has a rosy color with a slight lavender tinge, although it is prone to splitting.
Quercus cerris
Turkey
- The Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) belongs to the group of Other utility trees. - It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 36 meters tall with a girth of 4 - 5 meters. - Known for its fast growth, it is considered the fastest growing oak species. - This tree thrives in hot climates and is tolerant of drought. - Native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. - It is well-suited for chalk soils and can withstand maritime exposure. - Acorns from the Turkey oak are ground and used in bread-making. - The branches of this tree produce a substance called gaze, similar to manna, which can be boiled down to a syrup and mixed with flour to create a sweetmeat. - The wood of the Turkey oak has a rosy color with a slight lavender tinge. It is heavy and hard, but prone to splitting.
Excellent in chalk soils and in areas of maritime exposure.
A handsome, wide, spreading deciduous tree to 36 m, with a girth of 4 - 5 m, and said to be the fastest growing of all oaks. It likes hot climates and tolerates drought. A native to south eastern Europe through to western Asia. Excellent in chalk soils and in areas of maritime exposure. Acorns are ground and made into bread. The branches yield a manna like substance called gaze, which is boiled down to a syrup and mixed with flour to form a sweetmeat. The wood is rosy with a slight lavender tinge and is heavy and hard, but prone to splitting.