hard to see the small print.

You ever seen a full grown Quercus subra??? Who has the room?
It would be a sight to see though, I agree.

If I could find one I would grow it

hi Stán, I also did think about what you say (some days ago) and did some research and read they can only start (safely) producing cork after 25 years and wait another 12 years for the second crop??!!! Coconut fiber is easier and cheaper to get locally.

cheers.

Patusho is right, even if the cork production is not the problem, cork oaks are very slow growing and also the young crown is very dense, not good for epyphitic plants. But I think many other trees that do not shed their bark can be good for mounting.
Here is an example of what Gonzer means :-)
Tomas

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No,not for pealing the bark,but planting on the living tree. Down the block a tree much less than 25 years old sort of fit the bill..a few large branches,cork bark. Well,DID fit the bill -cut down a few weeks ago.
I bet it could be done. All oaks are easy to prune.Hey,A potted cork oak in a half barrel?..trunk and largest branches with T.ionethea?.wild-lol.
Another at the local university,planted in the lawn.They need almost no care and can take much water or very little. Something that could be a showy entrance garden for some brom/till nursery.