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Tree Quercus suber Cork Oak

 

 

 

 
Description This large evergreen tree is broad and rounded in shape with a dense spreading habit. One of its main features is its bark which is brown and fissured and quite soft. The leaves are dark green and have rounded lobes along the margins, and they remain dark green until they fall in autumn. Attractive acorns are borne in clusters. Native to the Mediterranean basin, this is one of the few evergreen Oak trees cultivated in Australia.    
Foliage
Evergreen
   
Form
Broad-domed
   
Mature Size 15 x 15m    
Uses Traditionally harvested for its cork, this is a large tree mostly suitable for big spaces.    
Position & Soil This very long-lived tree is a consideration for shade in large landscapes and parks. It is drought-tolerant once established. Requires a full-sun location.    
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