Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris)

Not to be confused with the American turkey oak (Quercus laevis), this Caucasus native also ranges through southern Europe. The bark pattern occurs in raised checker plates as described by Michael Dirr. The wetter seasons seem to be inducing a decline in the crown of this specimen. Another specimen of lesser size better condition is situated in Section 111 opposite Section 112 and the Main Border. The champion specimen located along the road on the northeastern side of Section 42 will be missed when the decline becomes a hazard. It measured 147-inches circumference and at its peak, 90-feet in height and 84-feet in crown spread and had 258-points.