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Holly Oak, Ballota Oak, Holm Oak Quercus ilex

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Botanical Name:

Quercus ilex

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

ilex

Common Name:

Holly Oak, Ballota Oak, Holm Oak

Seeds Per Pound:

160

Quantity:

32.82 lb

Germination:

40%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

60-90 feet

Collection Locale:

California

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

7

Harvest hemisphere:

Northern

Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.

In Stock: 32.82 lb

Prices

Quercus ilex

Quantity

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$4.95

1 oz (~ 10 seeds)

$4.95

1 lb (~ 160 seeds)

$25.00

1 kg (~ 353 seeds)

$53.78

No Export to These Countries

New Zealand

Characteristics

Evergreen Plant

Medicinal

Privacy Screen/Windbreak

Specimen Tree

Wildlife Food

Drought Tolerant Plant

Bonsai

Heat Tolerant

Shade Tree

Hedge Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence.

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.

In a Nutshell:

* Quercus ilex , the Holm Oak or Holly Oak is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region . It takes its name from holm , an ancient name for holly.

* It is a member of the white oak section of the genus, with acorns that mature in a single summer. more...

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Bonsai Comments:

Also known as the Holly Oak it is underrated as a bonsai. Oak species with smaller leaves are suitable for bonsai but are not native to Japan so not a traditional choice. The Quercus ilex responds well to wire training and root pruning but needs a larger pot size due to root sensitivity. As a Bonsai, the Holm Oak will not produce many flowers or acorns. Oaks grown for bonsai needs about 4 hours of direct sun/day but should be in partial shade to do well but not too much shade. You can capture the strength of the mighty boast in miniature with a Bonsai that can live for hundreds of years.

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While we have years of experience with arranging and accommodating for most import regulations – it is ultimately the customer's responsibility for coordinating and adhering to their country’s import requirements and providing us with the necessary documentation.

Sheffield’s will not replace lost seeds or be responsible for delayed orders due to insufficient documentation, confiscated items, or taxes. We reserve the right to deny shipment of any order without the required, proper documentation.

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1. $75 minimum order value

Sheffield’s requires a minimum value of $75 USD worth of seed for any order destined for outside the U.S.A, including Canada.

2. Is an Import Permit (IP) needed for this seed?

Any orders requiring an IP should have the IP arranged before Sheffield’s can ship your order.

We recommend starting by contacting your Ministry of Agriculture or its equivalent for current information on the specific seeds you intend to import. You should check on any Import Permit (IP) requirements, including the origin of the seed (always stated on our Detailed Listing part of the seed’s order page under Collection Locale).

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3. Once the Import Permit is obtained (if required), our USDA official can determine whether the ordered seed can meet the stated requirements.

Below are a few links to several regions’ import requirements, which can provide a starting point.

These should be treated as tentative information sources, not definitive guarantees. The customer remains responsible for arranging and adhering to their country’s import requirements.

EU https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32019D2032

Australia https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0

Canada https://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/airs_external/english/decisions-eng.aspx

Japan http://www.pps.go.jp/eximlist/Pages/exp/conditionE.xhtml

New Zealand https://www1.maf.govt.nz/cgi-bin/bioindex/bioindex.pl
UK https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780348213706/schedule/7

4. Phytosanitary certificates

We can usually arrange phytosanitary certificates for most seeds.

Once your order has been paid for and all shipping and import requirements aligned on (including any Import permits, etc), we will calculate and send you a PayPal invoice for any additional costs.

Prices start at $81. Certain EU-based orders have an option of starting at $41 per phyto.

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Please contact us for any further questions regarding foreign-destination orders!

Shipping

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Faster shipping options should be selected for more perishable (recalcitrant) seeds.
“First Class Mail” is the slowest, with very limited tracking outside the U.S.A.

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