portuguese cork oak

**Sue.E** · 24th March 2010, 02:53 PM

g'day, we have a wonderful portuguese oak tree in our backyard in Perth W.A., unfortunately the person who planted it many years ago did so only a couple of metres from the house, consequently it is causing a lot damage and needs to be removed - (We have put this costly and destructive exercise off for years as we love the tree, but we need a roof over our heads!) I am told by the tree surgeon that the wood and it's beautiful bark would be of interest to woodworkers, furniture makers & artists...
anyone interested?

**wheelinround** · 24th March 2010, 02:59 PM

I'm way over east but the first question will be "is it down?"
What size was/is/are the bits??

I am sure you'll get other responses

Sounds exotic type of timber

**Sue.E** · 24th March 2010, 03:10 PM

Tree is coming down early April, Trunk/barrel circumference is approx 2 - 2.5 metres, straight part of trunk is approx 2.5 metres long, numerous good straightish limbs of various diametres...

**wheelinround** · 24th March 2010, 03:39 PM

Sue thanks sounds an amazing tree 2.5 circumference

did a google and found this info on it Ecology - Cork Oak: The Roles of its Bark

for you wine lovers it makes these

**hughie** · 24th March 2010, 10:11 PM

Actually maybe you should have a chat to your local vineyard. Portuguese cork trees make the best cork for wine so I am told Due to a world wide shortage of good cork we have gone to screw tops. In fact recycling of used corks is well under way.
Peeling the bark off is not too hard although some skill is required, seeing your bringing the tree down theres no need for finesse

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