




Quercus ilex
The Holm oak is a strong tree with shiny, dark green leaves. It can live for hundreds of years and provides homes for many animals. Its acorns are a tasty treat for squirrels and birds!
Habitat: Forests
The Holm oak is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has small, dark green leaves that are leathery and spiny, similar to holly. Its bark is dark grey and becomes deeply fissured as it matures, giving it a rugged appearance.





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Holm oak leaves are evergreen, staying green all year, even in winter!
Its super strong wood was once prized for shipbuilding by ancient sailors!
These ancient trees can live for over 1,000 years, witnessing centuries of history!
Wild boars and squirrels love to munch on its acorns, burying some for new trees!
Holm oak has thick, evergreen leaves that help it photosynthesize and grow all year, even in winter!
Holm oak can grow very deep roots that help it reach groundwater during long, dry periods.
Holm oak has thick, corky bark that helps protect its trunk from forest fires, allowing it to resprout.
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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2000-2800 cm
1000-2000 cm
0.5-1 cm
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Perennial
Wind
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