Quercus petraea
Sessile Oak, Cornish Oak, Durmast Oak, Welsh Oak
A good choice for coastal locations and a wonderful choice for wildlife as this tree supports a host of animals.
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Quercus petraea
Height: 8-10cm
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Quercus petraea
Height: 10-12cm
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Quercus petraea
Height: 12-14cm
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Quercus petraea
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
One of our two native Oaks the Sessile Oak is long-lived and was extensively used in ship-building.
A winner of the Award of Garden Merit in 2002 it is more often seen on the west side of the UK where rainfall is higher.
A good choice for coastal locations this large oval shaped tree will also tolerate acid soils.
Similar in many respects to Quercus robur it tends to have a greater degree of apical dominance so developing a more pyramidal crown.
A wonderful choice for wildlife this tree supports a host of animals. Acorns mature by early autumn.
Mature height: 20m+
Mature spread: 12-15m
Specifications
Common names
Sessile Oak, Cornish Oak, Durmast Oak, Welsh Oak
Mature size
Large
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf, Native
Soil type
Acidic soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Foliage
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Pollution tolerant, Coastal, Paved areas
Tree uses
Parkland, Urban, Woodland Sites
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest