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Common Name(s): Holly oak
Family: Fagaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 120 to 180 (days)
Temperature:

Abs.Max=97° (F)	Opt.Max=90° (F)
Opt.Min=57° (F)	Abs.Min=39° (F)

Precipitation: 18 to 28 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 23° (F)
Soil pH: 6 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Light to medium textured soils
Soil Drainage: Semi-Excessive
Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral
Light Intensity: Bright to cloud
Comments:
Prefers soils of moderate depth and low fertility. Low salt tolerance.
Diseases:
Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Cephalosporium
Uses:
Food - nut, Environ. - shelter, Environ. - ornamental, Material - wood
Woodiness:
Tree
Climate:
Temperate marine, subtropical-dry summer, steppe and semi-arid
Geographical Origin:
Northern Africa, Western Asia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe

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