Quercus petraea

Sessile Oak

Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak. Natve tree, but uncommon in Redmire except for a few planted individuals. Easily confused with the other native oak, Quercus robur, and hybrids between the two. Hard, long lasting wood. Trees can live to a very great age and support a greater variety of organisms than any other British tree. The fruits are the familiar acorns. Quercus petraea can be distinguished from Quercus rober by its acorns being directly attached to twigs, without stalks. This is what 'sessile' means.


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Photograph detail


Slide 1: Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak. Wood End Farm, Redmire. September.


Slide 2: Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak. Wood End Farm, Redmire. September.


Slide 3: Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak. Acorns attached directly to twigs. Wood End Farm, Redmire. September.


Slide 4: Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak. Acorns attached directly to twigs. Wood End Farm, Redmire. September.


Slide 5: Quercus petraea, Sessile Oak. Acorns attached directly to twigs. Wood End Farm, Redmire. September.