Holm Oak. A rounded, evergreen tree with dark grey bark and glossy, dark green leaves, silvery grey when young. Produces rounded acorns. Eventually a big tree. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Multiple plants can be used for hedging in windy locations.
A rare, evergreen species of oak native to northern parts of Mexico. Bold, shiny-green leaves, shaped like those of a laurel but lighter in texture. The new growth in spring is a beautiful, rich-purple before darkening to green as it ages. Late flushes of young growth in July / August may also be the same, vivid purple colour. Full sun or light, dappled shade. Moist yet well drained, fertile soil. Reasonably hardy. Requires shelter from cold winter winds. Height up to 10 m (32 ft). Spread 8 m (26 ft).
Holm Oak. A rounded evergreen tree with dark grey bark and glossy, dark green leaves, silvery grey when young. Produces rounded acorns. Eventually a big tree. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Multiple plants can be used for hedging in windy locations.
Cork Oak. A rounded evergreen tree with thick corky bark. Dark green leaves are grey-hairy beneath. Produces acorns. Height 20m. Spread 20m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Shelter from cold drying winds.
Rare, low maintenance, handsome tree renowned for its colourful foliage. New leaves emerge deep burgundy-red in spring, turning dark green, before developing red and orange tints in autumn. Small male and female catkins appear in March, followed by acorns in late summer to early autumn.
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