Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Habitat
Open Forest
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Cork Oak
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
Kork Eiche
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
Cork Oak
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
alcornoque
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
Cork Oak
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
sobreiro
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
Cork Oak
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
sUBER
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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