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

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  Erscheinungsbild

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

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  Blätter

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

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  Blatt Oberseite

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

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  Blatt Unterseite

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

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  Blüten

  Flowering period: I-VV. Inconspicuous green flowers.

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  Früchte

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

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  Rinde

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

Anwendung

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

Heimatgebiete

Mediterranean regions

Standortparameter

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

Ansprüche

Does not tolerate late frost, drought and airborne pollutants.

Frosthärte

down to -16 C°

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

Blätter

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

Blüten

Flowering period: I-VV. Inconspicuous green flowers.

Früchte

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

Rinde

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