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Latin Name: Quercus petraea
Forestart Reference: QUPET1

One of two UK native species replacing robor in damper and upland areas. Its large long stalked leaves that are not auricled at the base and stalkless fruits differentiate it from robor. A good tree in coastal areas.

Common name: Sessile Oak.
Native: West Central and South-eastern Europe, Asia Minor.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 10m x 5m
Treatment required: Not dormant.
Germinal seeds / kg: 180
Ideal sowing period: Autumn or Spring.
Soil conditions: Most moist soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 25m x 25m

Availability: Currently out of stock