Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
Blackwort
In German
Steineiche
Blackwort
In French
chêne vert
Blackwort
In Spanish
encina
Blackwort
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
azinheira
Blackwort
In Polish
dąb skalny
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Comfrey
Season and care of Holm Oak and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Holm Oak and Comfrey Physical Information
Holm Oak and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Comfrey are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Holm Oak and Comfrey
Care of Holm Oak and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.