Is Quercus ilex fast growing?

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) hedging is also know as Evergreen Oak or Holly Oak. The evergreen grey green leaves change to a more dark green as they get older thus providing excellent privacy screening. It is a fast growing plant which in ideal conditions will form a very dense hedge very quickly.

How tall does Quercus ilex grow?

approximately 20-25m
Quercus ilex is a variety of evergreen oak, growing to approximately 20-25m in height.

How do you plant Quercus ilex?

Growing Conditions

1. Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight or partial shade.
2. Suitable Soil Types: Well drained.
3. Suitable Soil pH: Acidic through to slightly alkaline.
4. Soil Soil Moisture: Moist.
5. Sowing, planting, and Propagation: Propagate by grafting towards the end of winter or in the middle of autumn.

Where does Quercus ilex grow?

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-10 where it is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Grows well in sandy loams.

Where does the name Quercus ilex come from?

Q. ilex. Binomial name. Quercus ilex. L. Species’ distribution: Q. ilex (green), Q. rotundifolia (rose) Quercus ilex, the evergreen oak, holly oak or holm oak, is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region. It takes its name from holm, an ancient name for holly. It is a member of the Cerris section of the genus,

How is Quercus ilex resistant to maritime exposure?

“Succeeds in all soils except those that are cold and poorly drained…Very resistant to maritime exposure” (PFAF 1996-2008). Colours indicate possibility of Quercus ilex infesting these areas. In the non-coloured areas the plant is unlikely to establish as the climate, soil or landuse is not presently suitable. 1. Restrict human access?

What kind of tree is a holly oak?

The Quercus ilex is an evergreen tree that is commonly known as the Holm, Evergreen, or Holly Oak. This tree is easy to grow and responds well to pruning; so can also make a good tall hedging plant; it is often used to form wind-breaks.

What kind of soil does a Quercus tree grow on?

“Grows well on a variety of substrata in the Mediterranean bioclimate (except, of course under too arid conditions)” (Barbero 1992). Quercus species are drought tolerant (Mendoza et al. 2006). Species with a deep root system adapted to take water from the depth (such as evergreen Quercus species) (Pausas 1999).