General Notes

Underside of leaf is light gray. Leaf drop in spring may seem abnormal, but is typical pattern for the tree. Bark is the source of commercial cork.

Native to Western Mediterranean and North Africa.

A Quercus suber in Napa, CA is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 89 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 245 inches and a crown spread of 81 feet.

Family: Fagaceae

Tree Characteristics

Erect or Spreading and requires ample growing space.

Rounded or Spreading Shape.

Has Evergreen foliage.

Height: 70 feet.

Width: 70 feet.

Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Year.

Longevity Greater than 150 years.

Leaves Oblong to Ovate, Dark Green, No Change, Evergreen.

Flowers Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female reproductive parts on the same tree (monoecious).

Prolific, Brown Acorn, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall or Winter.

Bark Light Green or Light Gray, Fissured.

Shading Capacity Rated as Moderate to Dense in Leaf.

Litter Issue is Dry Fruit.