Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Star 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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 back the growing tips
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Silver Maple
In Hindi
होल्म ओक
Silver Maple
In German
Steineiche
Silver Maple
In French
chêne vert
érable argenté
In Spanish
encina
arce plateado
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
azinheira
plátano de prata
In Polish
dąb skalny
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Silver Maple
Season and care of Holm Oak and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Silver Maple Physical Information
Holm Oak and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Silver Maple are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Holm Oak and Silver Maple
Care of Holm Oak and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.