holm oak

How to Grow and Care for holm oak

holm oak · Quercus ilex
Also known as: evergreen oak; holly oak; holly-leaved oak; ilex

An easy to grow evergreen tree that responds well to formative pruning and clipping. Can be used as hedging in coastal areas and is suitable for most sites except the coldest inland areas. Leaf fall can occur in summer

Watering: Moderate deep watering, tolerate dry soil in hot summer weatherSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing holm oak

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering, tolerate dry soil in hot summer weather
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingTree slow-release feed applied once annually in early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

An easy to grow evergreen tree that responds well to formative pruning and clipping. Can be used as hedging in coastal areas and is suitable for most sites except the coldest inland areas. Leaf fall can occur in summer

How to Water holm oak?

Moderate deep watering, tolerate dry soil in hot summer weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for holm oak?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for holm oak?

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What Soil Is Best for holm oak?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for holm oak?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize holm oak?

Tree slow-release feed applied once annually in early spring

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How to Prune holm oak?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate holm oak?

Propagate by seed sown in a coldframe or seedbed as soon as ripe or by grafting in mid-autumn or late winter

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How to Transplant holm oak?

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How to Care for holm oak in Winter?

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How to Plant holm oak?

An easy to grow evergreen tree that responds well to formative pruning and clipping. Can be used as hedging in coastal areas and is suitable for most sites except the coldest inland areas. Leaf fall can occur in summer

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How to Repot holm oak?

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How to Harvest holm oak?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and leaf-mining moths

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The Toxicity of holm oak

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More General Info About holm oak

Attributes of holm oak

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Quercus ilex
Genus
Quercus
Family
Fagaceae
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