Quercus cerris L.
Fully-hardy, fast-growing, spreading, deciduous tree with grey white bark which splits into large plates, lance-shaped, deeply lobed or toothed leaves, to 12cm long, and solitary or small groups of acorns, to 4cm long. To 30m. It occurs naturally in many forms. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to England in 1735. [JD]. Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.17/1824.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.797/1843]. Probably a very early introduction to the gardens. Edward Macarthur provided seed to the Sydney Botanic Garden in 1823. [RBGS AB].
Notes
Quercus cerris Blanco (1837) = Castanopsis javanica A.DC.
Quercus cerris DC. (1805) = Quercus toza Gillet ex Bosc
Quercus cerris Pall. (1789) = Quercus robur L.
Published Feb 03, 2010 - 02:54 PM | Last updated Feb 03, 2010 - 02:59 PM
Quercus cerris L. | Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.17/1824 | BHL
| Family | Fagaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Central and southern Europe |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Turkey oak, Kermes oak |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Quercus cerris - Turkey Oak |
| Confidence level | high |