Some have lived more than 800 years. The wood of these oaks is used for beams and shipbuilding. Several deciduous species of oaks also grow in the mountain forests of southern Europe. These include the Hungarian oak and the Pyrenean oak. Both are used for ornament and shade in gardens worldwide.
Live oaks grow in regions of southern Europe that have mild winters.
The holm oak looks much like the live oaks of the Southwestern United States. It is an important timber tree and an excellent source of charcoal. The holm oak is grown in parks and along roads throughout the world. The cork oak is found chiefly in Spain and Portugal. Cork comes from the bark of this tree.