Watering sessile oak

• Sessile Oak Origin
• Sessile oak care and location
• Pruning sessile oak
• Fertilizing sessile oak
• Watering sessile oak

Sessile Oak Origin

The sessile oak (Quercus petraea) belongs to the beech family and is widespread in Europe. It is a deciduous tree and can grow up to 20 m tall. The sessile oak is long-lived and can live up to 400 years.

In Celtic mythology, the oak was a sacred tree and represented strength and power. It is said that the Celts made sacrifices under oak trees and that they performed ritual acts in oak forests. The oak was also the symbol of the Celtic god Esus, the god of war and hunting. The oak was also the symbol of the Germanic god Donar, the god of weather and thunder, who was equated with the Roman god Jupiter and the Greek god Zeus.

The sessile oak can be recognized by its smooth, gray bark and its broad, mostly deeply lobed leaves. The leaves are oblong-ovate and have a smooth or slightly notched surface. They are green in summer and turn a deep reddish brown in autumn. The sessile oak flowers from March to April. The male flowers are arranged in umbels, while the female flowers are solitary. After flowering, small green fruits called acorns form. These ripen in autumn and are surrounded by a thick shell covered with many scales.

The sessile oak is an important forage plant for wildlife and its acorns are eaten by many birds and rodents. The acorns are also a popular food for humans and are consumed in flour, oil or roasted as a snack.

The bark and leaves of the sessile oak also have a certain significance in naturopathy and are used to treat some ailments.

Sessile oak care and location

Sessile oaks prefer a sunny to partially shaded location and moist soil. They are adaptable and can also grow in dry soil. The soil should be well-drained to prevent waterlogging. Sessile oaks have shallow roots and form a taproot as well as strong lateral roots. The root system is highly branched and lies close to the surface. The root system is densest at a depth of between 30 and 40 cm and can reach a maximum depth of four meters.

In this article you will find basic tips for tree care.

Pruning sessile oak

Sessile oaks do not require regular pruning, but can be pruned for shaping or rejuvenation. The best time to do this is in the fall, after the leaves have fallen. To keep the tree healthy, old and diseased branches should be removed.

Fertilizing sessile oak

For its growth and health, the sessile oak needs mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. These nutrients can be provided by using organic fertilizers such as compost or horn shavings. Regular fertilization is especially important in the first few years after planting. A layer of mulch helps to keep the soil moist and prevent weed growth. The mulch should not be layered directly on the trunk of the sessile oak to avoid pest infestation.

Watering sessile oak

The water requirements of a sessile oak depend on various factors such as age, size, soil, and climate. Rising temperatures and increasing drought affect the sessile oak and place it under stress. Depending on the location and climatic conditions, it may be necessary to water the sessile oak more frequently during dry periods and on days with full sun. Giessen than in previous years. The sessile oak has an above-average water requirement, and the soil should never dry out completely. Ideally, the sessile oak should be watered more frequently in one watering than in several smaller amounts. As a guideline, young sessile oaks require 75 to 100 liters of water per watering, and older trees 200 liters.
When watering with the garden hose a large part of the water evaporates or seeps into the deep soilbefore it can be absorbed by the roots.

With tree bath watering bags Watering is more efficient and water is saved at the same time. The watering bags have two small holes that release water evenly into the soil as drip irrigation over several hours. This results in consistent moisture in the soil, allowing even the roots near the surface to absorb the water well. The watering bag also covers the surface of the tree ring, preventing water from evaporating. A baumbad watering bag provides young trees with sufficient water. To water existing trees with a larger trunk diameter, two or three watering bags can be connected together using zippers.