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Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
The sessile oak is so-named because its acorns are not carried on stalks (peduncles) but directly on the outer twigs (sessile). It is commonest in the north and west of Britain
| Latin name | Quercus petraea |
|---|---|
| Family name | Beech |
| Latin family name | Fagaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Average height | 15-30m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Avoids heavy or alkaline soils. characterstic of north and west of Britain and often absent from the lowlands |
| Tree lore and folklore | Oak have a long history of folklore throughout Europe. The oak was sacred to many people, including the ancient Greeks, the Norse and the Celts. It was often associated with the gods of thunder as oak was often split by lightning |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
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