| Botanical name | Quercus ilex |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Holly oak |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Bears holly-like leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for windy coastal areas. Coastal |
| Maintenance | Tree tolerates hard pruning. |
| Other languages | Holmeik (A) |
Quercus ilex (Holly oak)
- Botanical name: Quercus ilex
- Common name(s): Holly oak
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This is a good shade tree, being an evergreen with a spreading habit and holly-like leaves. It is long-lived, excellent for windy coastal areas and tolerates hard pruning.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Quercus ilex requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Prohibited Use Notice: No Data Scraping Allowed Except for Search Engine Indexing:
The content provided on PlantInfo.co.za is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized extraction, reproduction, or use of the data, including scraping, for any purpose other than search engine indexing is strictly prohibited. Violations of these terms may result in legal action. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these conditions and acknowledge the legal restrictions on the use of our content.
Bears holly-like leaves.
Related plants
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Shrubs and Perennials
Melaleuca species (Melaleuca, Broad-leaved Paperbark, Punk Tree, Tree Paperbark)
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Shrubs and Perennials
Fruits and Vegetables
Shrubs and Perennials
