Holm Oak, Holly Oak, Evergreen Oak (Quercus ilex)

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  Appearance

  The Holm Oak is an evergreen tree with tough, leathery leaves similar to holly

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  Leaves

  Evergreen, lanceolate or ovate leaves. Entire, wavy margin. Leaves are dark green above, grey below. Length: 3 to 7 cm.

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  Leaf upperside

  Evergreen, lanceolate or ovate leaves. Entire, wavy margin. Leaves are dark green above, grey below. Length: 3 to 7 cm.

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  Leaf underside

  Evergreen, lanceolate or ovate leaves. Entire, wavy margin. Leaves are dark green above, grey below. Length: 3 to 7 cm.

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  Flowers

  Flowering period: I-VV. Inconspicuous green flowers.

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  Fruits

  2 to 3 cm long acorns, half enclosed in cup. In groups of 1-3 acorns.

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  Bark

  The dark grey bark is fissured lengthwise. The young shoots are grey and felted.

Application

Garrigue, macchia vegetation, open country, afforestation, bird protection, public areas, urban areas, pedestrian precincts, container plants, private gardens, front gardens

Native regions

Mediterranean regions

Location parameters

Light: full sun to off-sun; soil structure: firm to normal; humus concentration: medium.

Demands

Does not tolerate late frost, drought and airborne pollutants.

Hardiness

down to -16 C°

Growth

Height of growth 20 m, growth habit: round, broad-crowned. The stem often begins to branch at low heights.

Leaves

Evergreen, lanceolate or ovate leaves. Entire, wavy margin. Leaves are dark green above, grey below. Length: 3 to 7 cm.

Flowers

Flowering period: I-VV. Inconspicuous green flowers.

Fruits

2 to 3 cm long acorns, half enclosed in cup. In groups of 1-3 acorns.

Bark

The dark grey bark is fissured lengthwise. The young shoots are grey and felted.