Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Apricot
In German
Steineiche
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
chêne vert
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
encina
Albaricoque
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
azinheira
Apricot
In Polish
dąb skalny
Morela
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Apricot
Season and care of Holm Oak and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apricot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Apricot Physical Information
Holm Oak and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Apricot are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Holm Oak and Apricot
Care of Holm Oak and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.