Quercus suber - STD 14-16 CM CONT

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 required in unprotected areas of the garden. Potted plants are best overwintered in a frost-free, bright place.

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