The densely branching crown is at first broad ovoid but later becomes rounder and more regular in shape than Q. robur. Only bark that is old develops deep grooves. Young twigs are greenish-brown. Q. petraea's leaves, yellowish green with a clearly stalked leaf, emerge 2 weeks later than those of Q. robur (which have very short stalks). The leaves are regular in shape, obovate to oval and regularly lobed. The lobes are larger than Q. robur's. The leaves are leathery and often remain hanging on the tree in a dried state during the winter. The ovoid stalkless acorns (Q. robur's have long stalks) are in groups of several and are one-third to a quarter enclosed by the cupule: the latter is covered with small contiguous scales. Quercus petraea also grows in dry soil provided that it is not too poor. Like Quercus robur, Quercus petraea is a good producer of wood. The tree grows a little higher and usually forms a trunk that reaches to the top of the crown.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Quercus petraea can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Quercus petraea is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Quercus petraea is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus petraea with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.