Cork Tree

	Cork Tree Cork tree or corktree may refer to: * Cork oak, ''Quercus suber'', the tree from which most cork is harvested * Chinese cork oak, '' Quercus variabilis'', a tree from which cork is occasionally harvested * Cork-tree, a species of ''Phellodendron'' '' Euonymus phellomanus'', a large deciduous shrub with corky “wings” Indian cork tree, ''Millingtonia hortensis ''Millingtonia hortensis'', the tree jasmine or Indian cork tree, is the sole species in the genus ''Millingtonia'', a tree native to South Asia and South East Asia. In the name ''Millingtonia hortensis'', ''Millingtonia'' is named for Sir Thom ...'' * '' From Under The Cork Tree'', a 2005 album by Fall Out Boy {{Plant common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Quercus Suber ''Quercus suber'', commonly called the cork oak, is a medium-sized, evergreen oak tree in the section ''Quercus'' sect. ''Cerris''. It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring and as the cores of cricket balls. It is native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa. In the Mediterranean basin the tree is an ancient species with fossil remnants dating back to the Tertiary period. It endures drought and makes little demand on the soil quality and is regarded as a defence against desertification. Cork oak forests are home to a multitude of animal and plant species. Since cork is increasingly being displaced by other materials as a bottle cap, these forests are at risk as part of the cultural landscape and animal species such as the Iberian lynx are threatened with extinction. Description General appearance and bark The cork oak grows as an evergreen tree, reaching an average height of or in rare cases up to 25 m and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Quercus Variabilis ''Quercus variabilis'', the Chinese cork oak, is a species of oak in the section ''Quercus'' sect. ''Cerris'', native to a wide area of eastern Asia in southern, central, and eastern China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Description ''Quercus variabilis'' is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree growing to tall with a rather open crown, and thick corky bark with deep fissures and marked by sinuous ridges. The leaves are simple, acuminate, variable in size, long and broad, with a serrated margin with each vein ending in a distinctive fine hair-like tooth; they are green above and silvery below with dense short pubescence. The flowers are wind-pollinated catkins produced in mid spring, maturing about 18 months after pollination; the fruit is a globose acorn, diameter, two-thirds enclosed in the acorn cup, which is densely covered in soft long 'mossy' bristles. Image:Chinese cork oak foliage and flower.jpg, Foliage and flowers Image:Chinese cork oak bark.jpg, Trunk and bark of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phellodendron ''Phellodendron'', or cork-tree, is a genus of deciduous, dioecious trees in the family Rutaceae, native to east and northeast Asia. It has leathery, pinnate leaves and yellow, clumped flowers. The name refers to the thick and corky bark of some (but not all) species in the genus. Fossil record ''Phellodendron'' seeds are known from the Early Oligocene of eastern North America, from the Mid Oligocene to the Pliocene of Europe and from the Pliocene of Asia and Japan. One fossil seed of ''Phellodendron'' has been extracted from bore hole samples of the Middle Miocene fresh water deposits in Nowy Sacz Basin, West Carpathians, Poland. Several ''Phellodendron'' macrofossils have been recovered from the late Zanclean stage of Pliocene sites in Pocapaglia, Italy. Cultivation and uses As an ornamental plant, ''Phellodendron'' is a tree for all seasons. In spring it has yellow flowers, in summer it provides foliage and shade, in fall the leaves turn bright yellow, and the tex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Euonymus Phellomanus ''Euonymus phellomanus'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to China. It is one of several species within ''Euonymus'' called spindle or spindle tree. A substantial deciduous shrub growing to tall by broad, it produces insignificant yellow-green flowers in May followed by brilliant pink fruits in autumn. The fruits sometimes break open to reveal bright orange seeds. A notable feature is the rough corky bark which with age develops “wings” clothing the length of each branch. A similar effect is seen in the related '' Euonymus alata''. This feature gives rise to a name occasionally used, the corktree (or cork tree). In cultivation this hardy plant is very adaptable, accepting moist or dry soil in full or partial sunshine. In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Millingtonia Hortensis ''Millingtonia hortensis'', the tree jasmine or Indian cork tree, is the sole species in the genus ''Millingtonia'', a tree native to South Asia and South East Asia. In the name ''Millingtonia hortensis'', ''Millingtonia'' is named for Sir Thomas Millington who was an inspiration to Carl Linnaeus the Younger who first described the genus. The specific epithet 'hortensia' derives from 'hortensis' and 'hortus' which in Latin is related to garden. In its synonym, ''Bignonia suberosa'', 'suberosa' derives from 'suberos' which means 'corky' in Latin. Millingtonia Avenue in Lucknow is named after ''Millingtonia hortensis''. Description The tree grows to height of between 18 and 25 metres and has a spread of 7 to 11 metres. It reaches maturity between 6 and 8 years of age and lives for up to 40 years. It is a versatile tree which can grow in various soil types and climates with a preference for moist climates. Like Parijata it blooms in night and sheds during morning. Flowers give very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]