Quercus ilex

Quercus ilexThe Quercus ilex more commonly known as the Evergreen Holm Oak is a large evergreen oak tree. Dark green ovate leaves accommodate the branches throughout the year, the younger leaves are often spiky and resemble holly leaves unlike the mature foliage which have smooth edges. During Spring the yellow catkins can be seen on the branches in large quantities. After wind pollination the female catkins develop into acorns, young acorns are green and turn

they do well in coastal areas

The ‘Michel Buchner’ is a great example of this with its upright

clumping habit beneath the upright

making it ideal for summer borders and cottage gardens

These Aubrieta rockery plants will flourish in moderately fertile

along with regular watering whilst the plant establishes itself

The Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ is hardy and will thrive in most soil types

but for colder areas container plant is advised

gives it great contrast against the powerful

it is regular from year to year with the quality and versatility of the fruit

Firelight Japonica Spiraea has a more compact shape that makes it suitable for low-hedging

The Princeton Gold tree grows to a height of 9m