Overview
Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Quercus, part of the Fagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural.
About
Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' (Turkey oak 'Afyon Lace') is a deciduous tree with a spreading branched habit, belonging to the genus Quercus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen trees or shrubs. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for sheltered positions with east, north, south, or west-facing aspects. 'Afyon Lace' is valued for its architectural presence and is best propagated by hardwood cuttings in autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Quercus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace'
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace'?
Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' need?
Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' hardy in the UK?
Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace'?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn.
More in the Quercus genus
- Quercus acutissimaJapanese silkworm oak
- Quercus aucheriboz pirnal oak
- Quercus chrysolepismaul oak
- Quercus frainetto 'Tortworth'
- Quercus gambeliiGambel oak
- Quercus garryanaOregon white oak
- Quercus georgianaGeorgia oak
- Quercus humilis
