About

Quercus suber, the cork oak, is a slow-growing, evergreen tree grown for its extraordinary bark � the source of commercial cork � which develops into a deeply fissured, grey, craggy texture of great character; bright-red beneath when harvested until new cork forms. The leaves are dark, glossy green above and pale, felty below. Long, slender acorns are held less than one third of their length in a shaggy cup. A magnificent and unique ornamental tree for a sunny, well-drained, sheltered garden.

About the genus

Quercus, the oaks, are deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs with characteristic acorn fruits, lobed or toothed leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Among the most important, long-lived and ornamental of all trees.

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