Cork oak

Quercus suber

Layer 1 · Canopy
Dynamic accumulator

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to the western Mediterranean basin, the cork oak is an evergreen tree well known for cork production. It adapts perfectly to poor and dry soils, serving as a canopy tree in sustainable ecosystems. Its acorns also support woodland wildlife.

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Medium-sized tree up to 20 m
Mature diameter: 10 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
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June
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September
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Harvest — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The thick bark is used in folk medicine for its astringent properties in external washes.

Where to buy

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Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.