Holly Oak
Quercus Ilex
Overview
The Holly Oak (Quercus ilex) is an evergreen tree, prized for its resilience and stately appearance. Typically reaching heights of 40-50 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet, it sports tough, leathery leaves reminiscent of holly. Ideal for screening and shade, it thrives in various soils, withstands drought once established, and requires full to partial sun. A versatile choice for both formal and informal landscapes.
Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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- Holly Victoria Norval, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Luis Fernández García, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Jowaninpensans, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- SABENCIA Bertu Ordiales, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Fernando Losada Rodríguez ], CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Miguel Gómez de Aranda, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Miguel Gómez de Aranda, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Colsu, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Espresso Addict, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Holly Price, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Por los caminos de Málaga, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Nadiatalent, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- This picture belongs to Xavier Caré…, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Steven Haw, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Dinkum, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Generalitat de Catalunya, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
