| Common Name | Holm Oak |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | Ilex |
| Origin | Mediterranean Basin |
| Blooming | Dioecious, catkin flowers produced in spring |
| Leaf Color | Dark green glossy top, greyish underside |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained loamy soil, tolerant of calcareous substrates; avoid waterlogging.
Water regularly when young, allow surface to dry between waterings once established. Reduce in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun outdoors; indoors needs maximum southern exposure or grow lights.
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
Prune lightly after flowering if shape control needed; remove dead or diseased wood.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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