Quercus cerris Batch No:167158 but requires protection from prolonged

but requires protection from prolonged exposure for survival

pink candy-floss flowers followed swiftly by bronzy foliage which turns green in summer

and beautiful against the backdrop of the deep

distinctly silvery beneath

Although not fully evergreen

Quercus cerris Batch No:167158 but requires protection from prolongedAs an ornamental tree this species is fast growing and attractive on a grand scale. The silvery grey bark is roughly cracked and broken into small squarish plates. Leaves are rich, lustrous green. The 3 4cm long acorn, which take two years to mature, are held in cups that are thickly covered with long whiskery and twisted scales. Hardy. Deep rooting.