Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
Esperanza
In German
Steineiche
Esperanza
In French
chêne vert
Esperanza
In Spanish
encina
Esperanza
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Esperanza
In Portuguese
azinheira
Esperanza
In Polish
dąb skalny
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Esperanza
Season and care of Holm Oak and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Esperanza Physical Information
Holm Oak and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Esperanza are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Holm Oak and Esperanza
Care of Holm Oak and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.