The Cork Oak (Quercus suber, family Fagaceae) is a big tree, native to Portugal. And this is a story to continue... In the next posts, I'll insert a ruler, so that we can measure their growth. The acorns were seeded on January 15th - the plants' age is referenced to that date.

Cascais, Portugal.

[Originally posted on Feb 20th, 2008]

Category: A STORY ABOUT CORK OAKS