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Quercus ilex

Holly Oak

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Steve Jacobs

 

Description

This evergreen oak has a moderate growth rate to 30-60' tall and as wide. The leaves are 1 1/2-3" long, 1/2-1" wide, and either toothed or smooth-edged. It has a rich, dark green leaf color.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.