Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerris
ID:
290721

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 997 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290053

Common Names

  • Cerris Oak
  • Cerris' Oak
  • Cerris Oak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus aegilops Scop. [unknown]
  • Quercus ambrozyana Simonk. [unknown]
  • Quercus aspleniifolia hort. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus austriaca Willd. [unknown]
  • Quercus cana hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris austriaca (Willd.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris austriaca (Willd.) Loudon [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris balatae Boros ex Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris basi-cuneata Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris bipinnatifida Schur [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris bithynica A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris caramanica Kotschy [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris cyclloloba Borbás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris haliphlaeos (Lam.) Lam. [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris laciniato-lyrata Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris lancifolia Georgescu & Morariu [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris leviterlobata Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris longimucronata Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris macrophylla Georgescu & Morariu [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris pseudocerris (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris roborilobata Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris sinuata Schur [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris sinuato-lobata Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris tournefortii (Willd.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris tournefortii (Willd.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris verae-csapodyae Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus crinita Lam. [unknown]
  • Quercus crispa hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Quercus echinata Salisb. [unknown]
  • Quercus frondosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Quercus frondosa Steud. [unknown]
  • Quercus haliphlaeos Lam. [unknown]
  • Quercus heterophylla Hort.Parment. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus lanuginosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Quercus nicotrae Lojac. [unknown]
  • Quercus pseudocerris Boiss. [unknown]
  • Quercus ragnal G.Lodd. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Quercus raynal K.Koch [unknown]
  • Quercus recurvisquamosa St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Quercus secondatii Steud. [unknown]
  • Quercus thracica Stef. & Nedjalkov [unknown]
  • Quercus tournefortii Willd. [unknown]
  • Quercus tukhtensis Czeczott [unknown]
  • Quercus variegata Lodd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cerris australis Raf. [unknown]
  • Cerris austriaca Raf. [unknown]
  • Cerris crinita Raf. [unknown]
  • Cerris paliphleos Raf. [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris pendula Neill [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris pendula (Neill) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris austriaca (Willd.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Quercus cerris acuto-bipinnata Mátyás [unknown]

Description

Quercus cerris (also called Turkey Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak native to southern Europe and southwest Asia. It is a deciduous tree growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m diameter. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands, at elevations of 0–1200 m.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus cerris has been used for furniture making, flooring, and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quercus cerris are small, yellow-green and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown acorns with a shallow cup. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus cerris is a deciduous oak tree native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in autumn. Germination usually takes place in the spring.

Where to Find Quercus cerris

Quercus cerris can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Quercus cerris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus cerris?

Quercus cerris

What is the common name of Quercus cerris?

Turkey Oak

Where is Quercus cerris native to?

Europe

Species in the Quercus genus

Quercus acutidens, Quercus albescens, Quercus alienocrispula, Quercus alienoserratoides, Quercus allorgeana, Quercus alvordiana, Quercus andegavensis, Quercus andresii, Quercus andrewsii, Quercus argyrotricha, Quercus aruciensis, Quercus ashei, Quercus atlantica, Quercus aurea, Quercus auzandrii, Quercus avellaniformis, Quercus baenitzii, Quercus bambusifolia, Quercus baniensis, Quercus barnova, Quercus battandieri, Quercus bawanglingensis, Quercus beaumontiana, Quercus bebbiana, Quercus beckyae, Quercus beguinotii, Quercus benderi, Quercus bernardiensis, Quercus bimundorum, Quercus blaoensis, Quercus blufftonensis, Quercus borosii, Quercus brenesii, Quercus brittonii, Quercus burnetensis, Quercus bushii, Quercus byarsii, Quercus caduca, Quercus caesariensis, Quercus calophylla, Quercus cambodiensis, Quercus cantabrica, Quercus capesii, Quercus carduchorum, Quercus carrissoana, Quercus cerrioides, Quercus charcasana, Quercus clementei, Quercus cocksii, Quercus columnaris,

Species in the Fagaceae family

Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,

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