Description
Species: Quercus Ilex
Shape:Full standard Tree
Size : 350cm (10ft) above the pot, clear stem is 180cm(6ft) plus head 150cm, girth is 16-18cm
Rate of growth: slow
Position: sun or partial shade
Soil Type: well-drained soil
Planter type: Supplied in standard plastic pot
Description:Quercus ilex is a variety of evergreen oak.
Its tolerance of many growing conditions and pollution make it a very versatile plant, often used in urban and coastal settings. It is large, structural tree with a rounded crown and will make fantastic screening above the fence line. This evergreen large tree of Holm Oak has dark green leaves which are leathery whitish underside.
Often the lower leaves are spiny, giving a resemblance to the Common Holly
Garden Care Very low maintenance tree. If the plant remain in planter feeding with liquid fertilizer will be required. This should be done between March and August about ones a week. Also you need to remember about regular watering, and never let compost to dry out. Trimming should be done in late spring.
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