BARKing Mad & Little Chambers - Cork Tree

This week we're talking about the FREAKS of the Oak family, Cork oak! These bald beauties pop up in everything from high class wineries to old school science labs, and we couldn't be more perplexed by them. If you're into niche farming, weird growth habits, or just a big fan of oaks, you'll really dig this one!

Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_suber

https://www.howcork.com/blogs/news/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-cork?srsltid=AfmBOooijUSIa_o-0tlOpN6ar2OC192_-s2Pqa_5gBFfug2BeW1GlAOv

https://www.mtdemocrat.com/prospecting/grow-for-it-cork-oak-tree/article_f89b70eb-fe17-5457-850f-90b4f844341b.html

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c943

https://annforsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s13595-012-0197-0

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *