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Quercus cerris L.

Turkey Oak · Fagaceae

Also known as Quercus aegilops, Quercus thracica. Common names: Austrian oak, European turkey oak, Turkish oak.

Quercus cerris, the Turkey oak or Austrian oak, is an oak native to south-eastern Europe and Asia Minor.

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About Turkey Oak

Quercus cerris, the Turkey oak or Austrian oak, is an oak native to south-eastern Europe and Asia Minor. It is the type species of Quercus sect. Cerris, a section of the genus characterised by shoot buds surrounded by soft bristles, bristle-tipped leaf lobes, and acorns that usually mature in 18 months.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.

Native range	Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sicilia, Switzerland, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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