Description
About sessile oak
(Quercus petraea)
A hardy oak that differs from English oak with its upright trunk, straighter branches, longer stalked leaves and stalkless acorns.
Growth and size
Mature height: 40m.
Growth rate: 20-30cm per year.
Supplied as 20-50cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Provides a habitat for more than 280 species of insect, which feed birds and other predators.
Bark is a habitat for moss, lichen and liverwort.
Deadwood provides nesting cavities for birds and bats.
Acorns are eaten by birds and mammals, including jays, badgers and squirrels.
Soil and conditions
Does well in most well-drained soils.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
Sessile oak is the official national tree of Ireland.
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