{"product_id":"turkey-oak-quercus-cerris","title":"Turkey Oak (quercus cerris)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing deciduous oak (up to 30–40m tall), more vigorous than native oaks; tolerates a wide range of soils including dry, poor, chalky, or clay sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive deeply lobed leaves with silvery undersides; persistent dead leaves on young trees in winter (marcescent habit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces large acorns in distinctive mossy-fringed cups – food for wildlife (jays, squirrels, deer); supports insects and birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for large-scale landscaping, windbreaks, or parkland; wind-resistant and pollution-tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental bark develops rugged fissures with age; long-lived and low-maintenance; timber useful for firewood only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; deep, well-drained soil (highly adaptable but dislikes permanently waterlogged); requires vast space – unsuitable for small gardens (mature spread 15–25m+).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter in very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed competition and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning; protect young trees from rabbits and deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58492440740184,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58492440772952,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50-80cm","offer_id":58492440805720,"sku":null,"price":2.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_5832.jpg?v=1789902571","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/turkey-oak-quercus-cerris","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}