This monoecious tree has a stout erect greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has oblong to lanced-shaped dark green leaves and the acorns are rounded and appear during early summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Quercus ilex is naturally found in south-west Europe growing in pure stands or in mixed forests from sea level to the lower mountains. It has also naturalised in southern England where it is regarded as a weed.

It prefers a deep well drained, fertile moist sandy to clay soil and is pH adaptable. It grows in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Holm Oak is a large majestic tree that is grown in parks, large gardens as a specimen or for shade or as a wind break in an exposed position. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long-lived. ID 1053

Quercus (KWER-kus) ilex(EE-leks)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts