Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ilex
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
Sugar Apple
In German
Steineiche
Zuckerapfel
In French
chêne vert
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
encina
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
πρινόδενδρο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
azinheira
Pinha
In Polish
dąb skalny
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
ilice
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Fagaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holm Oak and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Holm Oak and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Holm Oak and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holm Oak and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Holm Oak and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Holm Oak and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Holm Oak and Sugar Apple
Care of Holm Oak and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.