Turkey Oak

Turkey Oak

The Turkey oak is an easy to grow and sturdy deciduous oak tree! Originally from southern Europe, it 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. The height of 30-40 feet makes this tree able to be used as a shade for smaller yards in well-draining location. It is mildly resistant to browsing by deer and drought tolerant once established. Turkey oak is a moderately fast to fast-growing tree with a relatively short life span, on average, 40 years. Turkey oak acorns have been identified as a major food source for many game animals.

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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</strong>: 5