turkey oak

Turkey oaks prefer a medium level of water, and should be watered once or twice per week when the soil or planting mix is dry. Water should be applied deeply and evenly to saturate the root zone of the tree. During the hot, dry summer months it may be necessary to provide a little extra water, but too much water can cause stress and can eventually kill the tree. It is best to provide water during the morning to ensure that the leaves have time to dry out before nightfall.

Turkey oak is a species of tree native to southern Europe. It is best grown in full sun, and responds very well to plenty of sunlight throughout the growing season when planted in a sunny spot. If planted in part shade, however, the tree will likely not do as well. During the late spring and summer months, turkey oak should be exposed to at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In the autumn, it should receive up to 4 hours per day. In the winter months, the amount of direct sunlight can be reduced, but the tree should still receive enough indirect sunlight to stay healthy. Turkey oak will not flourish in shady areas, therefore, if planting in a shady area, consider supplementing the area with artificial lighting.

Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) should be pruned in the late winter or early spring, while the tree is still dormant. The amount of pruning you do will depend on the type of tree and its desired shape and size. For pruning a Turkey Oak, you should remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches, and any large branches that detract from the trees overall shape. Additionally, remove any suckers or watersprouts growing on the trunk or lower part of the tree. Finally, thin out any overcrowded or weak branches. For young Turkey Oaks, be sure not to prune more than 1 third of the tree's branches. Trees that are 5 years and older may need more heavy pruning for shaping and size control.