Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
होल्म ओक
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Steineiche
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
chêne vert
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
encina
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
azinheira
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
dąb skalny
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
ilice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.