Quercus ilex
Holm Oak
Quercus Ilex - 'Holm Oak - is a Mediterranean large evergreen tree with a rounded crown, in the oak family. It has black bark that is finely cracked, and whiteish young foliage that becomes dark green with whiteish underside, and yellow catkins.
Contributed by @CraigStarkey
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Holm Oak
Latin name
Quercus ilex
type
EvergreenTree
family
Fagaceae
ph
6.0 - 9.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
20.00 M
20.00 M
Quercus ilex
Quercus Ilex - 'Holm Oak - is a Mediterranean large evergreen tree with a rounded crown, in the oak family. It has black bark that is finely cracked, and whiteish young foliage that becomes dark green with whiteish underside, and yellow catkins.
Planting Outdoors Autumn
From Early Autumn TO Early Autumn
Young plants up to 4 ft high need no support but protection from wildlife. Plant in an open aspect in full sun to ensure the tree develops evenly and upright. Plant in early to mid Autumn, or in Spring
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Young plants up to 4 ft high need no support but protection from wildlife. Plant in an open aspect in full sun to ensure the tree develops evenly and upright. Plant in early to mid Autumn, or in Spring
Propagation
From Mid Winter TO Early Spring
Soak acorns in water, and let them stand in the water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 60 days , or until the radicle emerges. Sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. They can also be propagated by sowing in mulched beds. This is prefered to artificial stratification.
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