Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Mediterranean region
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, 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
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Steineiche
Rockets Freifrau
In French
chêne vert
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
encina
Rocket Dame
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
azinheira
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
dąb skalny
Rocket Dame
In Latin
ilice
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket
Care of Holm Oak and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.