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Cork Oak

Quercus Suber

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Overview

The Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is a picturesque evergreen, known for its richly fissured, renewable bark used in cork production. With a broad, rounded canopy, it reaches up to 65 feet tall and 50 feet wide, favoring well-drained soils and full sun. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, it's drought-tolerant once established, adding Mediterranean charm and offering habitat support with minimal maintenance requirements.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–10Climate Mediterranean
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — requiring minimal pruning and care post-establishment; and when mature can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, image 59

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Photos (61)

Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — this species flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10; tree for full, image 49
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — and when mature can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet; adding Mediterranean charm and offering habitat support with minimal, image 50
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — with a spread of 30 to 50 feet; and about 1.5 to 3 inches long, image 51
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — making it a majestic presence in any landscape design.<br><br>Featuring a broad and rounded canopy; the Cork Oak, image 52
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — The leaves are dark green; native to the Mediterranean region, image 53
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — Bear in mind the potential size of the tree; renewable bark used in cork production, image 58
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — requiring minimal pruning and care post-establishment; and when mature can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, image 59
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — tree for full; with a moderate growth rate, image 60
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — The Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is a picturesque evergreen; it reaches up to 65 feet tall and 50 feet wide, image 61
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — and about 1.5 to 3 inches long; though it tolerates partial shade, image 54
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — though it tolerates partial shade; known for its richly fissured, image 55
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — Cork Oaks are drought-resistant once established, making them ideal for xeriscaping and water-wise gardens; this species, image 56
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — With a moderate growth rate; cork Oaks are drought-resistant once established, making them ideal for xeriscaping and, image 57

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