Quercus suber is also known as the cork oak. It is a tree which is native to Southern Europe and Northern Africa. This genus has more than 600 species, most of which live in the Northern hemisphere. Many of these species are trees that can live up to 250 years old. With age, this tree has a very thick bark, which can be up to 12 in (30 cm) deep.
This tree can withstand frosts down to about 5°F, but leaves will be damaged below about 10°F. It thus can be grown in USDA zones 8 and warmer, and can be tried in sheltered areas in USDA zones 7.
Leaves are evergreen, alternate, entire or slightly dented, and are about 2 in (5 cm) long. They are dark green on the upper side, and pale grey-green on the lower side.
Flowers appear in mid to late spring, male and female flowers appearing on the same tree. (This tree is monoecious.)
The fruits are oblong-shaped acorns, which are about 1 in (2.5 cm) long.
Quercus suber requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This species dislikes alcaline soils.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 20.00 m
Width 15.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -15.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -12.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, green
Propagation - other This plant can be propagated by seeds.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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