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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

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Quercus petraeaQuercus petraea

Durmast Oak, Sessile Oak

Recalcitrant seeds require refrigeration and are sensitive during shipping. As transit time and carrier handling are beyond our control, seed condition upon arrival may vary.

Quercus petraea

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Native

Introduced

Quercus petraea, commonly known as Durmast or Sessile Oak, is a stunning deciduous tree that grows up to 100 ft tall. It belongs to the white oak section of the genus (Quercus sect. Quercus) and closely resembles the Pedunculate Oak, Q. Robur, with which it extensively overlaps in its range. Sessile Oak has stalked leaves and stalkless acorns, which is one of its common names. It prefers upland areas with higher rainfall, acidic, shallow and sandy soils. The wood from this tree is essential and commonly used for timber framing, shipbuilding and oak barrels for wine. Sessile Oak has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit due to its aesthetic value. Cultivating this tree is a worthwhile investment, as it is perfect for garden and park landscapes. Purchase acorns now and enjoy its beauty for years to come.