Our magnificent Turkey Oak is rightly situated in a prime position in the centre of the park, just off the gravel pathway leading to the middle of Cypress Avenue.
Deciduous tree (loses leaves in winter)
A “veteran tree” - a tree of particular interest because of its age, size, condition and history
Found in 1735, native to SE Europe and Asia Minor
Wind-pollinated catkins, appearing in May - June
It has deep, wedge-shaped fissures in its bark
Acorn cups are enveloped in whiskers, making it easy to identify even in winter
Acorns are eaten by both birds and animals but take 18 months to mature
Turkey wood does not weather well. It is commonly used for BBQ fuel.
