Cork Oak Collection

Quercus suber, cork oak
Plate 35 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Originally called Chene liege in this publication the Cork Oak tree is now know by the name (Quercus suber)

A cork tree with the cork recently cut off. Portugal is the world leader of cork production. Palmela, Portugal

Cork oak, Quercus suber. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4994881 Cork oak, Quercus suber. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Cork Oak (colour litho)
3117014 Cork Oak (colour litho); (add.info.: Quercus suber Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Cork oak at Nisa, Alentejo. Portugal is the world's biggest producer of cork

Europe, Italy, Sardinia. A forest of oak trees near to Orgosolo

Cork oaks at Ourique, Alentejo. Portugal is the worlds biggest producer of cork

Wheat fields at Alvalade do Sado, Alentejo. Portugal

Cork oaks in Palmela. Portugal is the worlds biggest producer of cork. The tree is marked with the last number of the year in which the cork was harvested

Vineyards and cork oaks at Quinta de Alcube, a farm with the Solar do Morgado de Alcube, dating back to the XV century. Setubal. Portugal

Cork oak, Alentejo, Portugal

Cork trees in Alentejo. Portugal is the world leader of cork production

Europe, Iberia, Portugal, The Alentejo; Evora; view of the Alqueva Lake and the Alentejo countryside - of fields and cork oak woodland, from Mourao village near Evora

Europe, Portugal, Alentejo, cork oak bark

Europe, Portugal, Alentejo, a solitary cork oak tree in a wheat field in the central Alentejo

The vast plains of Alentejo and Spain with farms, olive trees and cork trees. Portugal

Cork trees in a foggy day. Arrabida Natural Park. Portugal

Portugal, Alentejo, a solitary cork oak tree in a ploughed field

Harvesting cork (colour litho)
982606 Harvesting cork (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting cork.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Old Cork Oak Tree; Andalucia, Spain

Cork oak (Quercus suber) in the Alentejo. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, Alentejo

Cork Oak (Quercus suber) forest close up, uncorked, Extremadura, Spain, Extremadura, Spain

Old Cork Oak -Quercus suber-, cork oak forest near Tizarella, Bois de Tizzarella, Asco Valley, Haute Corse, Corsica, France

Freshly peeled Cork Oak -Quercus suber-, Aglientu, Sardinia, Italy

Freshly peeled Cork Oaks -Quercus suber-, Aglientu, Sardinia, Italy

Leaves of Holm Oak Quercus ilex and Cork Oak Quercus suber, illustration
Botany - Trees - Leaves of Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) and Cork Oak (Quercus suber), illustration

Cork oak (Quercus suber) in the Alentejo. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, Alentejo
Cork oak (Quercus suber) in the Alentejo. Portugal

Illustration of harvested Quercus suber (Cork Oak) trees in Morocco

Cork oak -Quercus suber-, Serra de Monchique, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Harvested bark of cork oaks -Quercus suber-, Serra de Monchique, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Cork oak -Quercus suber-, Algarve, Portugal

Cork oak tree (Quercus suber), Botanic Gardens, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Leaves and acorns of Kermes Oak Quercus coccifera, Holm Oak Quercus ilex, Cork Oak Quercus suber
Botany - Leaves and acorns of Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera ), Holm Oak (Quercus ilex), Cork Oak (Quercus suber), Macedonian Oak (Quercus trojana), illustration

Cork oak (Quercus suber), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa
Botany - Fagaceae - Cork oak (Quercus suber). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa

Cork oak (Quercus suber), artwork C016 / 3362
Cork oak (Quercus suber). Artwork of a cork oak (Quercus suber) tree, with a close-up of acorns on a branch (upper right)

Cork oak (Quercus suber) trees. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Cork Oak (Quercus suber)
Trunk and bark of Cork Oak (Quercus suber.)

Cork oak, Grazalema, Sierra de Zafalgar, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Close-up of the trunk and branch of a cork oak tree (quercus suber), in Castile Leon, Spain, Europe

Freshly stripped cork oaks, Catalunya (Catalonia), Spain, Europe

Cork oak trees, Bagia, island of Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Old cork oak is stripped, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Cork bark for bottle corks stacked to dry near Tempio Pausania, island of Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Cork Oak, Provence, France, Europe

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"Cork Oak: The Silent Guardian of Europe's Forests" Quercus suber, commonly known as cork oak, is a remarkable tree species that holds great significance in the landscapes of Europe. With its distinctive bark and unique properties, this majestic tree has become an emblematic symbol of sustainability and resilience. In Italy's enchanting island of Sardinia, a cork oak stands tall with its cork recently harvested. This natural wonder not only provides shelter to numerous wildlife species but also plays a vital role in preserving the delicate balance of ecosystems. Venturing into Portugal's Alentejo region reveals the true magnitude production. Here, vast forests near Orgosolo and Ourique proudly display row upon row of these magnificent trees. It comes as no surprise that Portugal claims the title for being the world's largest producer of cork. As you wander through Alvalade do Sado in Alentejo, your eyes are greeted by picturesque wheat fields harmoniously coexisting with thriving cork oaks. These resilient giants stand as living testaments to Portugal's rich agricultural heritage. Palmela unveils yet another fascinating aspect of Portuguese cork production. Marked with numbers indicating their harvest year, these distinguished trees showcase their contribution to sustainable practices. The number '0' signifies that the precious bark was carefully collected in 2020. At Quinta de Alcube farm in Setubal, vineyards intertwine gracefully with flourishing cork oaks dating back centuries. This historical site serves as a testament to how humans have skillfully integrated nature into their cultural traditions throughout time. Alentejo continues to captivate us with its breathtaking landscapes adorned by countless cork trees—a testament to Portugal's unwavering commitment towards environmental stewardship and conservation efforts on both local and global scales. The scenic view from Evora overlooking Alqueva Lake showcases how Iberia embraces nature’s beauty while cherishing its invaluable resources like never before.