character trees

Quercus ilex

Holm oak

Solitary tree or multi-stemmed solitary tree

Small tree with dense crown

Available heights: 4 to 8 m

Available trunk circumference: 25–70 cm

Small, evergreen tree
Leaves are grey/green, small and hard
Has creamy white flowers from April to May
Needs a sunny, mild location
Only for sheltered locations, as it is not 100% frost hardy