Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, 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
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Steineiche
Breiapfelbaum
In French
chêne vert
Sapotillier
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
sapodilla
In Portuguese
azinheira
sapodilla
In Polish
dąb skalny
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Sapodilla
Season and care of Holm Oak and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Holm Oak and Sapodilla Physical Information
Holm Oak and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Sapodilla are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Holm Oak and Sapodilla
Care of Holm Oak and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.