It is adaptable to sandy soils
yellowish in winter
with its spectacular snow-white blossoms resembling mounds of snow
It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils
It can grow in any location
Holm Oak | Evergreen Oak | Quercus ilex | - Height 120-140cm - 12lt Kiwi It is adaptable to sandyQuercus ilex, or Holm Oak, is a large, evergreen tree, with fissured, black bark, and massive, dense, rounded crown. Leathery, glossy dark green leaves, grey and hairy underneath, resemble holly leaves when young, and become smooth edged when mature. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish green flowers grow in small clusters if female, and in dangling catkins if male and are followed by small acorns. Holm Oak grows best in rich, loamy, moist, well drained