Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak or Evergreen Oak, is an excellent choice for adding year-round structure, character and natural beauty to the garden.
Renowned for its attractive, glossy deep-green foliage and distinctive appearance, Quercus ilex is a versatile evergreen tree that can provide interest throughout the seasons. It is particularly well suited to gardeners looking for a long-lived specimen with a strong architectural presence.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Quercus ilex
Common Names: Holm Oak, Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak
Plant Family: Fagaceae
Plant Type: Evergreen tree
Origin: Mediterranean region
Foliage: Evergreen
Leaf Colour: Dark green, glossy
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading and naturally rounded with age
Flowering: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring
Fruit: Acorns, produced on mature trees
Hardiness: Generally hardy in the UK once established
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Most well-drained soils; avoid prolonged waterlogging
Uses: Specimen tree, screening, hedging, formal planting and woodland-style gardens
Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak or Evergreen Oak, is an excellent choice for adding year-round structure, character and natural beauty to the garden.
Renowned for its attractive, glossy deep-green foliage and distinctive appearance, Quercus ilex is a versatile evergreen tree that can provide interest throughout the seasons. It is particularly well suited to gardeners looking for a long-lived specimen with a strong architectural presence.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Quercus ilex
Common Names: Holm Oak, Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak
Plant Family: Fagaceae
Plant Type: Evergreen tree
Origin: Mediterranean region
Foliage: Evergreen
Leaf Colour: Dark green, glossy
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading and naturally rounded with age
Flowering: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring
Fruit: Acorns, produced on mature trees
Hardiness: Generally hardy in the UK once established
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Most well-drained soils; avoid prolonged waterlogging
Uses: Specimen tree, screening, hedging, formal planting and woodland-style gardens
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