Quercus suber
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Cork Oak
Quercus suber
Tree
Care:
Full Sun
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Large
size
Medium
size
Green - Dark
leaves
Gray
bark
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Cork Oak
Quercus suber
Tree
Care:
Full Sun
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Large
size
Medium
size
Green - Dark
leaves
Gray
bark
Quercus suber is an evergreen tree with unique bark characteristics. The bark contains high amounts of suberin, which is a waxy substance that is waterproof. With that, the bark has been used to produce corks for wine bottles for years. The trees’ average growth is around 40-70 feet tall and wide. They can grow bigger, but it’s not very common.