The 12-year-old Quercus suber Bonsai - Premium Collection, known as Cork Oak or Cork Tree, is one of the noblest and most iconic specimens in our selection. A typical 12-year-old deciduous Mediterranean tree, the Cork Oak is a symbol of strength, longevity, and deep roots in Mediterranean tradition. A bonsai that carries centuries of history and culture.
Main features:
- Age: 12 years - highly mature specimen
- Collection: Premium - selected superior quality
- Species: Quercus suber (Cork Oak / Cork Tree)
- Type: Outdoor bonsai, typical Mediterranean species
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Fruit: Acorns, the characteristic fruit of the oak
- Dimensions: approximately 33 x 36 x 47 cm (width x depth x height)
Why choose the 12-year-old Premium Quercus suber:
With 12 years of growth, this Premium Collection specimen embodies the majesty and resilience of the Mediterranean oak in bonsai form. Its sturdy trunk with characteristic cork bark, deciduous leaves, and acorns create a composition of rare authenticity. A tree that lives for centuries in nature, here condensed into a living work of art with an extraordinary stage presence.
Care and placement:
Placement: Outdoors in direct sunlight. It is highly resistant to winter cold, but should be protected from severe frost to preserve the roots.
Watering: Moderate. In natural conditions, it survives with very little water thanks to its highly efficient roots. Avoid waterlogging.
Care level: Easy - despite its maturity and considerable size, the Cork Oak is an extremely hardy and adaptable species.
Interesting facts about cork and wine:
The Quercus suber variety is commonly called Cork Oak and is the world's main source of cork, which is used to produce wine bottle stoppers. Oak wood is also widely used to make barrels for aging wine, giving fine wines their unique organoleptic characteristics. The fruit of the oak is the acorn.
Important note: Every bonsai is a unique living organism. The shape and measurements are approximate. The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photo. The images are for illustrative purposes and are not binding.
Bring the absolute nobility of the Premium Collection into your outdoor space with the 12-year-old Cork Oak: a millennia-old symbol of Mediterranean strength and resilience, condensed into a bonsai masterpiece with an extraordinary presence.
What you receive
- Measurements: approximately 33 x 36 x 47 cm (width x depth x height).
Frequently asked questions
Is the bonsai a good Christmas gift?
Yes: it is a living gift to care for and watch grow over time. You can add the gift message service to your order to accompany your thought with a message.
