species 14,880 observations
Sessile Oak
Quercus petraea
Field notes
Quercus petraea, commonly known as the sessile oak, Welsh oak, Cornish oak, Irish oak or durmast oak, is a species of deciduous oak tree in the flowering plant family Fagaceae. It is native to most of Europe and into Anatolia and Iran. The sessile oak is the national tree of Ireland, and an unofficial emblem in Wales and Cornwall.
Sessile oak is a significant source of Timber in Europe, and historically was important in ship construction. Most trees reach a height of 20-40 m, and can live for several centuries.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Rusty Tussock Moth, Small Engrailed, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix, Dusky Leafroller Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ambrosia Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee
1
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Rounded
From NC State Extension.