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Sweet Acorn Holm Oak

Quercus ilex, Fagaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Siberian Wild RyeElymus sibiricus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Asian HazelCorylus heterophylla
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Ichang PapedaCitrus ichangensis
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Desert Scrub OakQuercus turbinella

Oak species produce tannins that can inhibit nearby oak growth and compete for mycorrhizal partnerships

Uses

Functions

Acorn ProductionDrought ToleranceErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Acorns

Medicinal Uses

AstringentTannins

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Acorn Holm Oak grow in?

Sweet Acorn Holm Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Acorn Holm Oak?

Good companions for Sweet Acorn Holm Oak include Siberian Wild Rye, Asian Hazel, Ichang Papeda.

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