About This Product
Botanical Name: Quercus ilex
Common Name: Holly Oak, Holm Oak
An evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and a variable habit. Takes on a shrubby form in coastal climates. Bark becomes dark gray and smooth or cracked with age. Dark green leaves are oval with spiny, holly-like or smooth margins. Inconspicuous female and male catkins yield acorns. Native to the Mediterranean. Provides habitat and food for numerous animal species.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 24
Mature Height: 30 - 60 feet
Mature Width: 30 - 60 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate
