Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata' (v)
Turkey oak 'Argenteovariegata'
A small deciduous tree of 10m after 20 years The narrow, dark green leaves typically have deep, pointed lobes and have striking creamy white margins. The acorns are up to 4cm long, and the cups covered in shaggy scales
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream White | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most deep, fertile soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe, in a cold frame or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1, though if a grafted tree, any suckers from beneath the graft point, should be removed as soon as possible
Pests
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
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