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Holm oak
Quercus ilex
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A dense, evergreen Mediterranean oak with small, dark glossy leaves and a rounded crown. Highly drought-tolerant once established and tolerates poor, rocky soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
climax
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation