Tenterfield Cork Tree — Attraction in Tenterfield

DID YOU KNOW that cork is used for valves and insulation in buildings, railways and the nose cone of NASA Space Shuttles

This tree was brought from England by Edward Parker and planted in 1861 it's believed to be Australia's largest cork tree. The tree has a very complex textured bark.

The tree has some very useful economic benefits such as The bark it's used mostly for cork stoppers for wine, champagne and fortified wines Bark is also used to make cork board insulation and cork tiles. Cork is also used for gaskets, hockey and golf balls plus floor tiles. The acorn is used for propagation, animal fodder and cooking oils. The leaves are used for fodder and natural fertiliser. Tree pruning and old trees provide charcoal and firewood. The tannins and natural acids contained in the wood goes into various...

An amazing tree with an incredible history. It's fenced off as it's on private property, but it's right on the boundary so you can get close and touch it. Legend is that if you walk around it three times and make a wish, your wish will be granted - Here's hoping it will grant our wish despite not being able to walk around it. This tree and so very many more are certainly worth the visit to Tenterfield, especially around Anzac Day as many of the trees are in beautiful...

This tree is incredible! It's huge and it's limbs spread out a long way. It was planted in 1861 by Edward Parker who bought it out from England and is thought to be Australia's largest cork tree (that's what the sign says). It's in a quiet street so there's no trouble parking. I am very glad I went as it's a beautiful, big, old tree. I hope it keeps going for...