Arboretum History Virtual Tour - CORK OAK

Quercus suber        |        Fagaceae       |       cork oak

 

 

Historical Context:

 

The Cork Oak (Quercus suber) on the south side of the Engineering Building is the oldest on campus. Although the date of planting is unknown, a former faculty member recalled bringing his children to see it in 1950. As shown by the bronze plaque, it is dedicated as a UA Heritage Tree. It was adopted by a fraternity who used the tree to hide objects for scavenger hunts while they were students at the UA.

 

 

 

Next Stop  Floss Silk Tree

Return to Arboretum History Tour Page

 

Additional Resources to Explore: