Turkey Oak
The Turkey oak is an easy to grow and sturdy deciduous oak tree from southern Europe that grows to be a magnificent and long lived oak tree. Very adaptable but particularly well suited for the West Coast as it is quite drought tolerant.
Latin Name: Quercus cerris
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 0F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 40-60 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Oaks are susceptible to Sudden Oak Death, a fungal disease that can kill entire stands of oaks, though we’ve not seen it yet in our area
USDA Zone: 5