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Turkey Oak - Quercus cerris
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Turkey Oak - Quercus cerris
One of Europe's most commanding deciduous oaks, Quercus cerris delivers structural authority and deep canopy presence from the moment it is installed. At advanced sizes, it brings immediate scale and permanence to large-format landscapes and prestige properties.
Why Turkey Oak
Structured canopy form: Develops a powerful upright framework with a broad, well-defined crown suited to formal and naturalistic compositions.
Distinctive textured foliage: Deeply lobed, richly textured leaves provide visual depth and character throughout the growing season.
Substantial shade coverage: Mature specimens cast broad, cooling shade across large open areas.
Autumn presence: Foliage transitions through warm gold and amber tones before leaf drop, extending seasonal interest.
Exceptional longevity: A long-lived species that compounds in value and presence over decades, a genuine landscape asset.
Ideal Applications
Specimen feature planting: Commands attention as a centrepiece on estates, acreage properties, and large open landscapes.
Avenue and allée design: Consistent form and scale make it a natural choice for formal avenue plantings on private and civic projects.
Shade and amenity: Well suited to parks, rural properties, and large residential landscapes requiring broad canopy coverage.
Formal and naturalistic settings: Transitions confidently between structured architectural landscapes and informal pastoral compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 12–18m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates dry, acidic and alkaline conditions; prefers well-drained to moderately drained sites
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until the tree is well established, particularly over summer. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 20–35m
Width: 15–25m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Southern Europe and western Asia
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
