This medium size tree has a short-twisted, stout trunk with thick greyish brown bark and wide spreading branches that form a rounded crown. The glossy dark green ovate leaves have toothed margins and produces ovoid brown acorns in autumn. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Quercus suber is naturally found from Spain to Portugal in South-western Europe and in Northern Africa growing in an open sunny position on well drained fertile sandy loams that are tending acidic and is drought and moderately frost tolerant.

Cork Oak is grown for its habit and for its bark, which is a source of commercial cork. It is planted in large gardens and parks as a lawn specimen tree or for shade. It established in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal regions. ID 2159

Quercus (KWER-kus) suber (SOO-ber)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts