Timberpedia - Cork Oak
Cork Oak
| Latin Name: | Irish Name: | Native to Ireland? |
|---|---|---|
| Quercus saber | No |
About the Tree
The Cork oak is a native of Spain and Portugal and is widely planted in North Africa and Sardinia. The tree has been grown in parts of England and South-west Ireland.About the Wood
This species is valuable chiefly for its bark, the material from which corks are made. The wood rots rapidly when exposed to alternations of dryness and wet.
Mature tree.JPG)
Well-formed cork on the trunk of a mature tree
Cross-section of the trunk, showing layer of corkAbout the TimberPedia
Know your wood! The Timberpedia is a broad resource that aims to catalogue all the major tree species in Ireland, containing information that we’ve gathered from over two decades maintaining our natural woodland and serving Ireland’s woodworking industry.
All written material is copyright © 2021 by the Lisnavagh Timber Project.
Know your wood! The Timberpedia is a broad resource that aims to catalogue all the major tree species in Ireland, containing information that we’ve gathered from over two decades maintaining our natural woodland and serving Ireland’s woodworking industry.
All written material is copyright © 2021 by the Lisnavagh Timber Project.
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