Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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30m | Max | 20m |
12m | Min | 8m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter


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Holm Oak Overview
Quercus ilex is also commonly known by the names holm oak, holly oak and evergreen oak. This lovely Mediterranean tree does well in coastal locations (UK). It is a big evergreen tree species in the beech and oak family, Fagaceae, it typically exceeds 12m in height and a spread of over 8m, given enough space to grow. The bark is finely cracked and dark brown-black in colour, with a rough texture. The crown of this tree is large and rounded, leaves are oval in shape, shiny on the upper surface and whitish on the underside. Leaves are whitish upon emergence and develop dark green colouring with age. Flowers are arranged in a hanging spike, termed a catkin and they are yellow and wind pollinated.
How to propagate Holm Oak
Seed
Sow seed when ripe.
Grafting
Grafting is typically done in mid-autumn or late winter.
Special features of Holm Oak
Attractive leaves
Hedge plant
Drought resistant
Other uses of Holm Oak
Specimen, hedging. Summer interest. Suitable for coastal conditions.
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