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Quercus ilex
Southwest of Social Science and Humanities, on East Quad Ave.
The holly oak is a tall and broad evergreen tree. Its leaves are small and closely spaced on the branches, creating a dense canopy.
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Botanical Name:
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Quercus ilex
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Common Name:
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holly oak
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Location:
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Southwest of Social Science and Humanities, on East Quad Ave.
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Family:
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Fagaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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4-24, H1
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Native Range:
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Mediterranean
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Habitat:
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Prefers well-drained soil, full sun. Tolerates sand to clay soils.
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General Habit:
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Evergreen, grows to 70 ft. tall. Rounded canopy and dense branching.
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Notes:
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Leaves are a deep green, often with a silvery underside. Egg shaped acorns 1 in. long. Good street or lawn tree.
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