Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
होल्म ओक
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Steineiche
In French
Rocket Dame
chêne vert
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
encina
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
azinheira
In Polish
Rocket Dame
dąb skalny
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
ilice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Holm Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak
Care of Dame's Rocket and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket 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.