Quercus suber

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Quercus suber

Cork Oak

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Information by: Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Seatree

Description

The Cork Oak is an evergreen with moderate growth to a height of 70-100' and as wide. Both the trunk and main scaffold branches are covered with cork (the cork of commerce). Its leaves are 3" long, and dark green in color.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.