Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Syringa
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
Lilac
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In German
Flieder
Steineiche
In French
lilas
chêne vert
In Greek
πασχαλιά
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
lilás
azinheira
In Polish
liliowy
dąb skalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Holm Oak
Season and care of Lilacs and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Holm Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Holm Oak Physical Information
Lilacs and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Holm Oak are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Holm Oak
Care of Lilacs and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs 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.