Quercus petraea (Southern Europe) Sessile Oak (S. Europe) Ht 25-35m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates dry sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Timber / Erosion control / Shelter / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Parent tree in Eastwoodhill from a Southern European provenance and 3 trees have grown on a hot dry shaley NW facing slope in our arboretum for 25 years, Straight trunk and even crown development, good for timber and shelter in a dry climate.