{"product_id":"sessile-oak-quercus-petraea","title":"Sessile Oak (quercus petraea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessile oak is large, long-lived deciduous tree native to most of Europe and is one of the most economically and ecologically important deciduous forest tree species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak wood is highly durable and is valued for several purposes, including construction, furniture, veneer and fencing. In coppices, oaks provide a valuable source of firewood and charcoal. The wood is resistant to liquids, as well as to insect and fungal attacks, it is also particularly useful for wine and spirit barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Oak species have an important ecological role, as they support many insects and their acorns provide a valuable food source for many birds and mammals. The canopy of oaks allows a fair amount of light to pass through, permitting a diverse and enriched understory. The tree is a light-demanding, pioneer species and regrows vigorously coppiced or pollarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessile Oak prefers deep, moist, fertile soils but is also quite tolerant to drought and poor soils. As a result, the tree sometimes occupies extreme habitats such as cliff faces in steep valleys. It will tolerate seasonal water-logging whilst dormant during the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eOaks are of an extremely high conservation value and these species have more associated insect species than any other broad-leaved tree.  They are particularly important for their abundance of spring caterpillars which provide one of the main food sources for breeding woodland birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"12-20cm","offer_id":58492682273112,"sku":null,"price":1.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58492682305880,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58492682338648,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2177.jpg?v=1789921214","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/sessile-oak-quercus-petraea","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}