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Chinese Cork Oak (Quercus variabilis)

₹6,000.00 Regular Price
₹1,500.00Sale Price
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  • Scientific Name: Quercus variabilis — Chinese cork oak.

  • Native Home: China, Korea, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia.

  • Height: 15–25 metres.

  • Lifespan: 100–300 years or more.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Used for furniture, construction, and woodworking.

  • Harvesting: Bark may be collected for cork; timber is harvested from managed forests.

  • Age to Harvest: Bark collection can begin after several years; timber generally requires several decades.

  • Products: Cork, timber, firewood, and ornamental plants.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Bark has traditionally been used for cork and other practical materials.

  • Global Spread: Native to East Asia and cultivated elsewhere for ornamental use and forestry.

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