Quercus ilex - Plug/Celgrown

Description
The Holm oak (Quercus ilex) is a spherical small tree with decorative, grey-green, oval fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in catkins from April to May. The Holm oak also has leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and grows to a width of around 9 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * grey shoots * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * can be partially planted over

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Holm oak are dark green, ovate, leathery, alternate, toothed. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size.

Bark
Dark grey, fielded bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Mediterranean region to south-west Europe.

Growth
Holm oak is a small spherical tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 12 m and is approx. 4 - 9 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the Holm oak appear in catkins from April to May.

Fruit
The grey-green, oval fruits of Quercus ilex are particularly decorative.

Use
tub

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus ilex are tomentose, grey.

Root
Quercus ilex is a deep-rooting plant.