16-Year-Old Quercus Suber Bonsai – Premium Collection
The Quercus suber bonsai, known as the cork oak, is a 16-year-old specimen belonging to the Fagaceae family. It is a typical Mediterranean bonsai, valued for its robustness and natural charm, ideal for those who desire an outdoor bonsai with great character.
The Quercus suber is a deciduous tree and is the main source of cork. Its fruit is the classic acorn. It is a resilient and long-lived species, perfect for balconies, terraces, and gardens, where it can be cultivated in a bright and sunny location.
The overall dimensions are approximately 38 x 39 x 54 cm (width x depth x height). The pot is included in the stated measurements. As it is a living bonsai, its shape, measurements, pot, and vegetative state may vary depending on the season.
Botanical Characteristics:
- Botanical name: Quercus suber
- Age: 16 years
- Common name: Cork oak
- Family: Fagaceae
- Type: Deciduous outdoor bonsai
Care and Cultivation:
- Location: Outdoors, direct sunlight
- Watering: Moderate (drought-resistant)
- Resistance: Very cold-hardy, protect roots from intense frost
- Fertilization: Spring and autumn (reduce in summer, suspend in winter)
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years, in late winter
- Substrate: Terrabonsai or mixture with Akadama
- Pruning: Structural in winter
- Pinching: Cut some leaves, leaving 2 new pairs to maintain structure
- Wiring: Spring – summer
Curiosities:
The Quercus suber is one of the most representative plants of the Mediterranean and is famous for the production of cork, a natural material used worldwide. Its wood is also highly valued for making barrels used in wine production.
Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate. The pot is included in the dimensions. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the photo. The images are illustrative and not binding.
