Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
Aaron Caladium
In German
Steineiche
Aaron Caladium
In French
chêne vert
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
encina
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
azinheira
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
dąb skalny
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
ilice
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium
Care of Holm Oak and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.