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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 4–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — making it a majestic presence in any landscape design.<br><br>Featuring a broad and rounded canopy; the Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Photos (81)

Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — renewable bark used in cork production; bear in mind the potential size of the tree, image 43
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — With a moderate growth rate
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) — with a spread of 30 to 50 feet; and about 1.5 to 3 inches long
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — Bear in mind the potential size of the tree
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — favoring well-drained soils and full sun
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — with a spread of 30 to 50 feet
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — and about 1.5 to 3 inches long
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — this species flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — renewable bark used in cork production
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — With a moderate growth rate; cork Oaks are drought-resistant once established, making them ideal for xeriscaping and, image 57
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — requiring minimal pruning and care post-establishment; and when mature can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, image 59
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