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Quercus suber

Species
  • Icon of tree form Tree
Family Fagaceae
Synonyms Quercus bivoniana, Quercus cintrana, Quercus corticosa, Quercus mitis, Quercus occidentalis, Quercus sardoa, a
Common names Cork Oak

Climatic Suitability
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Quercus suber: whole tree
Credit: Norwood Industries
Quercus suber: leaves
Credit: Jim Listy
Quercus suber: fruit
Credit: Duarte Frade
Quercus suber: bark
Credit: Norwood Industries
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Form

Height in cultivation 15 – 20 m
Spread in cultivation 10 – 15 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Green, yellow
Flower period spring
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Deciduous
Canopy area 176.7 m2
Canopy shape Rounded

Site

Urban space type Park
Use feature, shade
Soil texture clay, loam
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Soil Volume 47 – 106 m3
Water use Moderate

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun
Tolerance High drought
High frost
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity No
Growth rate Medium, slow
Expected lifespan Long
Risk - Flammability High
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots
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Climate Suitability

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