Holm Oak — Trees
Quercus ilex
Full sun, light watering — hardy in most of the UK.
- Plant out
- Nov
- In flower
- Jun, Jul
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H4
- Season
- all year
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to higher than 12 metres. Space about 800+cm apart. In flower Jun-Jul.
Toxic to pets
Acorns and oak leaves can upset a dog's stomach and, if eaten in larger amounts, damage the kidneys over the following days. Our record lists this risk for pets only; oaks are not on the RHS harmful-plants list. If a dog has eaten acorns, ring your vet.
→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine