Holm Oak
Quercus ilex
EdibleZones 7–10canopy
The holm oak, also called the holly oak, is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the section Ilex of the genus, with acorns that mature in a single summer.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Acorns still need leaching of tannins before eating, though this evergreen oak's are often sweeter.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 18 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 7–10
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
foodwindbreakwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedeasy
When: Sow fresh acorns autumn
Evergreen oak that makes a dense windbreak and clips into hedging; tolerates salt and drought.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.