Quercus ilex
Holm oak, Evergreen oak, Holly-leaved oak, Holly-oak, Ilex
Quercus Quercus
Q. ilex - Q. ilex is a large evergreen tree forming a dense crown of rounded leaves and inconspicuous yellow-green catkins in spring followed by characteristic acorns.
Quercus ilex is: Evergreen
Large, rounded crown
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Yellow-green in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Leaf mining moths , Aphids Leaf mining moths , Aphids
Generally disease-free.
Oak galls , Oak wilt Oak galls , Oak wilt
Can be used as hedging in coastal areas if pruned accordingly.
Grafting, Seed
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Quercus ilex (Holm oak) will reach a height of 49ft 3in and a spread of 39ft 4in after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Quercus ilex
Holm oak, Evergreen oak, Holly-leaved oak, Holly-oak, Ilex
Quercus Quercus
Q. ilex - Q. ilex is a large evergreen tree forming a dense crown of rounded leaves and inconspicuous yellow-green catkins in spring followed by characteristic acorns.
Evergreen
Large, rounded crown
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Yellow-green in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease-free.
Can be used as hedging in coastal areas if pruned accordingly.
Grafting, Seed
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Quercus ilex (Holm oak) will reach a height of 49ft 3in and a spread of 39ft 4in after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
North Central Coastal - Low
Central Valley - Low
South Coastal - Low
South Inland Valley - Low
High & Inter. Desert - Moderate/Medium
Low Desert - Moderate/Medium
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