Quercus petraea – Sessile oak, Durmast oak

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Quercus petraea – Sessile oak, Durmast oak

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The densely branching crown is at first broad ovoid but later becomes rounder and more regular in shape than Q. robur. Only bark that is old develops deep grooves. Young twigs are greenish-brown. Q. petraea's leaves, yellowish green with a clearly stalked leaf, emerge 2 weeks later than those of Q. robur (which have very short stalks). The leaves are regular in shape, obovate to oval and regularly lobed. The lobes are larger than Q. robur's. The leaves are leathery and often remain hanging on the tree in a dried state during the winter. The ovoid stalkless acorns (Q. robur's have long stalks) are in groups of several and are one-third to a quarter enclosed by the cupule: the latter is covered with small contiguous scales. Quercus petraea also grows in dry soil provided that it is not too poor. Like Quercus robur, Quercus petraea is a good producer of wood. The tree grows a little higher and usually forms a trunk that reaches to the top of the crown.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 (40) m
Width
20-25m
Crown
broad ovoid to rounded, half-open crown
Bark and branches
greyish-brown, remains glossy for a long time,
Leaf
oval to obovate, lobed, green, 8 - 15 cm
Flowers
yellowish-brown ♂ catkins, 5 - 8 cm long, May
Fruits
ovoid acorns, 2 - 2.5 cm, in groups of several
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious, can take dry conditions
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
western, central and south-eastern Europe, Asia Minor
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus petraea

Quercus petraea can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus petraea is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus petraea is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus petraea with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus petraea blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.