Quercus petraea

Name: Quercus petraea
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 15244o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Quercus petraea (Q petraea), commonly known as the Sessile Oak, is a deciduous tree that features lush foliage and great form. The foliage emerges light green in spring, ages to dark green, then lightens only slightly in autumn before turning brown and falling. Small, yellow-green flowers in spring produce brown acorns in autumn. The Sessile Oak typically grows to 25 m tall and 15 m wide with a conical growth habit and tends to broaden out with age. Quercus petraea is commonly grown as a specimen in large gardens and parks with the added advantage of fantastic summer shade.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	25.00 m
Spread:	15.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Quercus petraea, Q petraea, Sessile Oak Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak, Quercus robur petraea, Sessile Oak Tree, Cecil Oak, The Sessile Oak, Quercus Sessile

Quercus petraea Details

Quercus petraea (Q petraea), commonly known as the Sessile Oak, is a deciduous tree that features lush foliage and great form. The foliage emerges light green in spring, ages to dark green, then lightens only slightly in autumn before turning brown and falling. Small, yellow-green flowers in spring produce brown acorns in autumn. The Sessile Oak typically grows to 25 m tall and 15 m wide with a conical growth habit and tends to broaden out with age. It performs best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun, and is tolerant of frost, cool climates, heavy soils, and some wind. Quercus petraea is commonly grown as a specimen in large gardens and parks with the added advantage of fantastic summer shade.