Cork Oak
Quercus suber

Location: 36501 Niles Blvd.
Park: California Nursery Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: Europe
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen, native of Mediterranean region, most common in Portugal, Spain and Algeria where extensive productive plantations may be found. cork is cut from the tree on the average of every twelve years.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker