Quercus Ilex (Holm Oak) [5L] [80-100cm]

A rounded evergreen tree with lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and smooth dark grey bark. In June the new silver-white leaves appear along with golden-yellow male catkins, followed in autumn by rounded acorns, either singularly or in bunches. An attractive tree which tolerates salt spray and strong winds and is often seen planted as a windbreak or along avenues in coastal towns.

• Full sun or partial shade
• Deep, fertile, well-drained soil
• Fully hardy
• Fast-growing evergreen hedge