Holm Oak

Devils Backbone

About Holm Oak and Devils Backbone

Holm Oak

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Madagascar

Types

Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow green

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong or Lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Insects

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive, Skin irritation

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Wood

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS ilex

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

होल्म ओक

Devil's Backbone

In German

Steineiche

Devil's Backbone

In French

chêne vert

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

encina

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

πρινόδενδρο

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

azinheira

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

dąb skalny

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

ilice

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Malpighiales

Family

Fagaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Quercus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

172000

1 27800

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Properties of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Holm Oak and Devils Backbone. Holm Oak doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Holm Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Holm Oak has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Holm Oak and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Holm Oak and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone

Care of Holm Oak and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.