Quercus suber - Cork Oak Edible which appear in late winter

which appear in late winter or early spring on bare stems

It is an ancient relict species that has an appearance similar to Cedrus sp

rounded deciduous tree with a more glossy

Once established it will slowly spread via rhizome to fill a shady spot

blue-green needles and was at one time one of the most valuable of North American timber trees because of its large size and the soft even grain of its white wood

Quercus suber - Cork Oak Edible which appear in late winterA medium sized, evergreen oak tree native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa. It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring and as the cores of cricket balls. It endures drought and makes little demands on the soil quality.