Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In German
Liberty Apple
Steineiche
In French
Liberty (pomme)
chêne vert
In Spanish
manzana libertad
encina
In Greek
Liberty Apple
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
maçã liberdade
azinheira
In Polish
Liberty Apple
dąb skalny
In Latin
Liberty Apple
ilice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liberty Apple and Holm Oak
Season and care of Liberty Apple and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Apple and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Apple season is Spring and Fall and Holm Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Apple and Holm Oak Physical Information
Liberty Apple and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Apple and Holm Oak are as follows:
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Liberty Apple and Holm Oak
Care of Liberty Apple and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.