Cork oak bonsai (53)

Presentation

A cork oak specimen (Quercus suber) 52 cm tall, with a movement-rich trunk, bark already corky at the base and a compact canopy arranged on two levels. The 7 cm nebari and its age of 20-22 years make it a well-structured tree, ideal for those growing Mediterranean outdoor bonsai and looking for a plant with character already defined.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Quercus suber (cork oak)
• Style: informal upright, with a low branch projecting to the left
• Height of the plant alone: 52 cm
• Nebari: 7 cm
• Age: about 20-22 years
• Pot: round, 31 cm diam. x h. 10.5 cm
• Pot material: brown unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 9.2 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

Many people see this tree and ask "what tree is it?": it is a cork oak, the same oak whose bark produces cork. It wants to stay outdoors all year round, in a sunny, airy spot: it is a Mediterranean oak and prolonged half-shade stretches its internodes. From June to August the shallow 10.5 cm pot dries out quickly, so check it daily and water as soon as the substrate loses moisture at the surface; in winter occasional watering is enough, with shelter only during persistent frosts.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant delivered the one in the photo?

Yes. This cork oak is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact tree that will be shipped. The foliage may look different on delivery: pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal cycle change the canopy, while trunk, nebari and overall design remain as shown in the picture.

How much space and weight should I allow for?

At 52 cm tall, with a round pot 31 cm in diameter and a total weight of 9.2 kg, it needs a stable shelf at least 35 cm deep. It is a weight that takes two hands to move: choose a fixed spot on the terrace or in the garden and avoid moving it around constantly.

Can it be kept indoors?

No. Potted cork oak is an outdoor species and needs winter cold for its dormant period. Indoors, with dry air and poor light, it drops its leaves and weakens within a few weeks. A balcony, terrace or garden are the correct locations.

What is included

• Cork oak bonsai (Quercus suber) h. 52 cm in a round unglazed stoneware pot 31 cm diam. x h. 10.5 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping