Quercus ilex - Holm Oak windbreak Its is not a demanding

Its is not a demanding shrub and is easily grown in most soils

A deciduous small to medium tree native to the southern Apennine Mountains in Italy this quick growing tree is useful on wet and waterlogged sites however it will grow on drier sites better than most other alders

this upright deciduous shrub that typically grows to around 2m tall with spreading to arching branches that form a rounded crown

Once grown for its large acorn cap that was used to make tannin

it does not cope with heavy frosts but will tolerate light ones

Quercus ilex - Holm Oak windbreak Its is not a demandingA evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean growing to 15 to 20m with a rounded crown. The name holm is an old english word for holly and is given to this tree due to its young leaves to which it is similar. A very hardy tree and quite drought tolerant once established.