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Cork Oak

Quercus suber, Fagaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

California Gray RushJuncus patens
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Strawberry TreeArbutus unedo
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Stone PinePinus pinea

Cork oak and stone pine compete for similar Mediterranean habitat resources, with oak's allelopathic tannins potentially affecting pine growth

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Cork Oak grow in?

Cork Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Cork Oak?

Good companions for Cork Oak include California Gray Rush, Strawberry Tree.

Design guilds with Cork Oak and see companion relationships visually.

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