Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
it is a type of blueberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Crescent-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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Steineiche
japanische Blaubeere
In French
chêne vert
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
encina
arándanos japonés
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
azinheira
blueberry japonês
In Polish
dąb skalny
Japoński borówki
In Latin
ilice
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fagaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Quercus
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Holm Oak and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.