The ecological importance of oak trees native to the UK is well documented, as is the number of species which native oaks support. So, how does the non-native Turkey Oak Quercus cerris compare with our native species and what does the future hold for Turkey Oaks in the UK?
In 1735, William Lucombe was sent a couple of dozen acorns by a friend because he was known as a grower and seller of oaks. We do not know who it was who sent the acorns or where they came from, but they were labelled as ‘The Turkey Oaks’.