Quercus suber, commonly called the cork oak, is a medium-sized, evergreen oak tree in the section Quercus sect. Cerris. It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other …

Cork Oak is a medium to large size attractive broadleaf evergreen shade tree that grows 70 to 100 feet tall and equally as wide. It has a short trunk, thick branches, and a rounded crown.

Cork is generally derived from the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), which is the primary source of commercial cork production. However, a few other species also produce cork-like bark.

Sep 12, 2024 · What Is a Cork Tree? A cork tree, also known as a cork oak, is a medium-sized, evergreen oak tree. It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses. …

Jan 25, 2023 · Cork oak trees (Quercus suber) are native to the western Mediterranean region and are still cultivated there for their bark. These trees are slow-growing giants, eventually …

Aug 18, 2025 · The cork tree stands as a remarkable example of nature’s ingenuity, primarily known for its distinctive bark. This unique species offers a sustainable and versatile material …

The cork oak is an evergreen tree, of the Fagaceae family (Quercus suber), to which the chestnut and oak tree also belong. There are 465 species of Quercus, mainly found in temperate and …

Cork tree, (genus Phellodendron), genus of several eastern Asian trees in the rue family (Rutaceae) usually having corklike bark. The Amur, or Japanese, cork tree (Phellodendron …

The Cork Oak is favored by many U.S. horticulturists as a hearty, evergreen shade tree. Mature trees can reach 75' tall and form a broad canopy of toothed, shiny dark green leaves that are …

Quercus suber (Cork Oak) is a medium-sized evergreen tree adorned with a tight rounded crown. The leathery, toothed, oval leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm), are shiny dark green on top, covered …