Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
candelabra
In German
Steineiche
Kandelaber
In French
chêne vert
candélabre
In Spanish
encina
Candelabra
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
azinheira
Candelabra
In Polish
dąb skalny
świeczniki
In Latin
ilice
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Candelabra
Season and care of Holm Oak and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Candelabra Physical Information
Holm Oak and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Candelabra are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Holm Oak and Candelabra
Care of Holm Oak and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.