Cork Oak
Quercus suber
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A long-lived Mediterranean oak prized for its thick, corky bark which is harvested to produce cork. Extremely drought-tolerant and suited to warm climates, it provides excellent wildlife habitat and is a keystone species in cork oak forests.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean (Portugal, Spain, North Africa, Italy)
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A long-lived Mediterranean oak prized for its thick, corky bark which is harvested to produce cork. Extremely drought-tolerant and suited to warm climates, it provides excellent wildlife habitat and is a keystone species in cork oak forests.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Cork Oak grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean (Portugal, Spain, North Africa, Italy)
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation