Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star' at Bute Park

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Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star'
early February 2016

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Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star'
late June 2016

Grid reference ST 17825 76992
Common name Marmor Star Turkey oak
Common name Marbled Turkey oak
Origin Garden origin
Deciduous Yes
Status GB Champion 2023
Tag 1971
Old tag 108
Planted 1989/90
Height 14M November 2015
Girth 81cm November 2015
Girth 109cm May 2023
Reference 348

This tree is at the south end of the Apple group, by the canal.

Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star' bark

Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star' bark
November 2015

Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star' leaf

Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star' leaves
late June 2016

General tree description

Quercus cerris 'Marmor Star' is a cultivar of the Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) characterised by its deeply cut leaves, mottled with pale green flecks.