Quercus suber occidentalis Cork oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus suber occidentalis
Cork oak
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus suber occidentalis plant species is found in S. Europe to N. Africa. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cork oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. occidentalis.

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Latin Name:  Quercus suber occidentalis
Common Name:  Cork oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  (Gay.)Arcangeli.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:  13

Habitat:  Siliceous hills on the littoral[89].

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. Bark is the source of cork, it is much used for heat and sound insulation, flooring, floats etc. Trees are first harvested when they are 25 - 30 years old[74], and then harvested every 6 - 12 years[117]. The bark must be removed carefully so as not to harm the tree. A large tree can yield up to 1 tonne of cork. Wood.

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