Quercus suber - MULTISTAM 250-300 CM C100

Description
The Cork oak (Quercus suber) is a very popular, evergreen container plant that can produce green fruit if well cared for. Its decorative flowers appear from April to May. The dark green, glossy leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Cork oak reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * cannot be built over

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Cork oak are dark green, glossy, egg-shaped. Cork oak turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Mediterranean region.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted every two years in spring into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Quercus suber forms yellow-green flowers arranged in catkins from April.

Fruit
The green fruits of Quercus suber are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Tub, solitary