Holm Oak (large around 170 cm tall) Quercus ilex

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Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) hedge grown in 90 litre troughs


  • 1 metre in length
  • Around 170cm tall - measured from soil level, similar to the one in the photo.
  • Around 50cm wide.
  • 4 plants per trough
  • All hedges have been clipped a number of times to give the appearance of an established/mature hedge
  • We have many in stock
  • Discounts on large orders


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🌳 Holm Oak Hedge Buying Guide (Quercus ilex)

🌤 Growth & Appearance

  • Common name: Holm Oak / Evergreen Oak
  • Botanical name: Quercus ilex
  • Foliage: Dense, leathery, dark-green leaves with silvery undersides
  • Evergreen: Keeps its leaves year-round for constant coverage
  • Seasonal interest: Fresh, pale green new growth in spring contrasts beautifully with mature foliage
  • Form: Naturally bushy and full, ideal for privacy and windbreaks

🌱 Growth Rate & Size

  • Growth rate: Moderate to fast (≈ 20–30 cm / 8–12 in per year once established)
  • Height (untrimmed): Up to 10–20 m if left as a tree
  • Typical hedge height: 1.5–5 m when maintained
  • Spread: 3–5 m if grown freely
  • Best use: Dense, formal hedge or large evergreen screen

🌿 Planting & Maintenance

  • Best planting time: Autumn or early spring
  • Soil: Tolerates chalky, loamy, or sandy soils; must be well-draining
  • Light: Thrives in full sun or partial shade
  • Exposure: Wind- and salt-tolerant — great for coastal and exposed sites
  • Watering: Keep soil moist during the first year to help establish roots
  • Pruning:
  • Lightly trim once or twice a year (late spring or late summer)
  • Regular trimming encourages dense, neat growth
  • Feeding: Add mulch or slow-release fertilizer annually to boost vitality
  • Maintenance level: Low once established — drought-resistant and hardy

🌼 Benefits

  • ✅ Evergreen privacy: Year-round screening and shelter
  • ✅ Weather-hardy: Withstands strong winds, coastal air, and pollution
  • ✅ Wildlife friendly: Provides nesting sites and shelter for birds
  • ✅ Elegant look: Adds Mediterranean charm to gardens and driveways
  • ✅ Durable: Long-lived, resilient, and responds well to pruning
  • ✅ Versatile: Suitable for formal hedging, boundaries, or standalone specimens
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