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Sessile Oak — Trees

Quercus petraea

Full sun, light watering — hardy anywhere in the UK.

Photograph of Sessile Oak
iNaturalist / GBIF
Sow
Oct
Plant out
Nov
In flower
Apr, May
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
H7
Season
all year
Pets
Toxic to pets
Bee friendly
Bee friendly
Native
Native

Growing notes

Grows to higher than 12 metres. Space about 800+cm apart. In flower Apr-May.

Toxic to pets

Acorns and oak leaves can upset a dog's stomach and, if eaten in larger amounts, damage the kidneys over the following days. Our record lists this risk for pets only; oaks are not on the RHS harmful-plants list. If a dog has eaten acorns, ring your vet.

→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine