Physical characteristics of evergreen oak (Quercus ilex) and holly (Ilex aquifolium) after grading.
| Attribute | Holly | Evergreen oak |
|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 46.3 (2.20)* | 45.3 (2.11) |
| Girth (cm) | 1.56 (0.18) | 1.52 (0.15) |
| Height:girth ratio (cm/cm) | 29.7 (2.08) | 29.1 (1.98) |
| Shoot and leaf dry weight (g) | 4.80 (0.39) | 4.71 (0.38) |
| Root dry weight (g) | 4.10 (0.38) | 5.16 (0.39) |
| Shoot:root ratio (g/g) | 1.17 (0.10) | 0.91 (0.08) |
| Root area (cm2) | 35.36 (3.02) | 40.17 (3.26) |
↵* Values are mean and standard errors for 10 trees.