Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
Hydrangea
In German
Steineiche
Hortensie
In French
chêne vert
Hortensia
In Spanish
encina
Hortensia
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
azinheira
Hortênsia
In Polish
dąb skalny
Hortensja
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Holm Oak and Bugleweed
Season and care of Holm Oak and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Bugleweed Physical Information
Holm Oak and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Bugleweed are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Holm Oak and Bugleweed
Care of Holm Oak and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.