Cork Oak tree acorns (Quercus Suber)
Cork Oak tree acorns/seeds from 2024 harvest. Quantities of 6, 12, or 18 are available by default. Please contact me for larger orders or custom quantities.
Cork Oak trees (Quercus Suber) are a unique oak tree with unusual bark that can be harvested and used to make cork products without harming the tree. These are great for starting a Cork Oak sapling for your yard or to create a bonsai tree from.
Cork oak trees are native to Mediterranean climates, primarily within Portugal, but can be cultivated and do well in other areas.
Please note, this listing is for the acorns only, intended for planting. It does not include the seed caps.
Acorns must be stored in a humid environment; if the acorn dries out it will no longer be viable. Do not leave in standing water or they could get moldy. It's recommended to plant the acorns right away and wait for germination in the spring. Make sure the acorns are planted outdoors as they need a certain amount of cold days to stratify and germinate. These acorns have been cold stratified, so they are ready for planting.
Germination guide:
1. Soak cork oak acorns for one day in a covered container of lukewarm water before sowing them. Discard any that continue to float.
2. Select a location in sandy, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Loosen the soil with a shovel and plant three cork oak acorns in a triangular pattern about three inches deep and a foot apart.
3. Cover the disturbed soil with a piece of hardware cloth to prevent rodents from digging up the acorns. Anchor the cloth with garden staples.
4. Watch for the acorns to germinate in the spring. Remove the hardware cloth carefully while the seedlings' leaves are still small. If more than one acorn sprouts, leave the strongest seedling in place and transplant or discard the others.
5. Give the oak seedling a deep watering about once a month during dry periods. Mature cork oak trees shouldn't require watering or any fertilizer other than their decaying mulch.
6. Remove dead or damaged branches as necessary; the trees generally don't require any other pruning.
Cork Oak tree acorns/seeds from 2024 harvest. Quantities of 6, 12, or 18 are available by default. Please contact me for larger orders or custom quantities.
Cork Oak trees (Quercus Suber) are a unique oak tree with unusual bark that can be harvested and used to make cork products without harming the tree. These are great for starting a Cork Oak sapling for your yard or to create a bonsai tree from.
Cork oak trees are native to Mediterranean climates, primarily within Portugal, but can be cultivated and do well in other areas.
Please note, this listing is for the acorns only, intended for planting. It does not include the seed caps.
Acorns must be stored in a humid environment; if the acorn dries out it will no longer be viable. Do not leave in standing water or they could get moldy. It's recommended to plant the acorns right away and wait for germination in the spring. Make sure the acorns are planted outdoors as they need a certain amount of cold days to stratify and germinate. These acorns have been cold stratified, so they are ready for planting.
Germination guide:
1. Soak cork oak acorns for one day in a covered container of lukewarm water before sowing them. Discard any that continue to float.
2. Select a location in sandy, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Loosen the soil with a shovel and plant three cork oak acorns in a triangular pattern about three inches deep and a foot apart.
3. Cover the disturbed soil with a piece of hardware cloth to prevent rodents from digging up the acorns. Anchor the cloth with garden staples.
4. Watch for the acorns to germinate in the spring. Remove the hardware cloth carefully while the seedlings' leaves are still small. If more than one acorn sprouts, leave the strongest seedling in place and transplant or discard the others.
5. Give the oak seedling a deep watering about once a month during dry periods. Mature cork oak trees shouldn't require watering or any fertilizer other than their decaying mulch.
6. Remove dead or damaged branches as necessary; the trees generally don't require any other pruning.
Cork Oak tree acorns/seeds from 2024 harvest. Quantities of 6, 12, or 18 are available by default. Please contact me for larger orders or custom quantities.
Cork Oak trees (Quercus Suber) are a unique oak tree with unusual bark that can be harvested and used to make cork products without harming the tree. These are great for starting a Cork Oak sapling for your yard or to create a bonsai tree from.
Cork oak trees are native to Mediterranean climates, primarily within Portugal, but can be cultivated and do well in other areas.
Please note, this listing is for the acorns only, intended for planting. It does not include the seed caps.
Acorns must be stored in a humid environment; if the acorn dries out it will no longer be viable. Do not leave in standing water or they could get moldy. It's recommended to plant the acorns right away and wait for germination in the spring. Make sure the acorns are planted outdoors as they need a certain amount of cold days to stratify and germinate. These acorns have been cold stratified, so they are ready for planting.
Germination guide:
1. Soak cork oak acorns for one day in a covered container of lukewarm water before sowing them. Discard any that continue to float.
2. Select a location in sandy, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Loosen the soil with a shovel and plant three cork oak acorns in a triangular pattern about three inches deep and a foot apart.
3. Cover the disturbed soil with a piece of hardware cloth to prevent rodents from digging up the acorns. Anchor the cloth with garden staples.
4. Watch for the acorns to germinate in the spring. Remove the hardware cloth carefully while the seedlings' leaves are still small. If more than one acorn sprouts, leave the strongest seedling in place and transplant or discard the others.
5. Give the oak seedling a deep watering about once a month during dry periods. Mature cork oak trees shouldn't require watering or any fertilizer other than their decaying mulch.
6. Remove dead or damaged branches as necessary; the trees generally don't require any other pruning.