Biological Name: Quercus cerris
Origins / Native Range: Southern Europe and Asia Minor.
Interesting Facts:
• Introduced to Britain in the 18th century as an ornamental.
• Distinguished by its bristly acorn cups.
• Grows faster than native oaks but provides less support for wildlife.
• Timber is of poorer quality compared to English or Sessile Oak.
Conservation Status: Not threatened – naturalized in many areas.