Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Steineiche
Octopus tree
In French
chêne vert
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
encina
árbol pulpo
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
azinheira
Octopus árvore
In Polish
dąb skalny
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
ilice
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Holm Oak and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Holm Oak and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Holm Oak and Octopus Tree
Care of Holm Oak and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.