Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Steineiche
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
chêne vert
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
encina
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
azinheira
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
dąb skalny
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
ilice
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Holm Oak and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.