Quercus Ilex Pleached - Holm Oak 180cm ST 120cm x120 cm Frame

Quercus ilex – Holm Oak Pleached Standard (180cm Stem, 120 × 120cm Frame)

Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak, is a majestic evergreen tree prized for its glossy dark green foliage, strength, and year-round cover. Trained here in a pleached form with a 180cm clear stem and a 120 × 120cm framework, it provides instant height and structure while creating a stylish, living screen. Ideal for formal avenues, boundary screening, or contemporary garden design, it offers privacy and evergreen beauty in every season.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh, silvery-green new leaves emerge, contrasting with mature dark foliage.

• Summer: Dense evergreen canopy provides shade, shelter, and screening.

• Autumn: Retains leaves year-round while new buds form for the following season.

• Winter: A full, evergreen frame maintains privacy and strong garden structure.

Key Features

• Pleached form – 180cm clear stem with a trained 120 × 120cm square frame.

• Evergreen foliage – Glossy, dark green leaves with silvery undersides.

• Architectural structure – Perfect for formal or modern garden layouts.

• Hardy and wind-tolerant – Excellent for coastal or exposed areas.

• Long-lived – A robust, enduring tree that matures gracefully.

Perfect For

• Privacy screening – Dense evergreen foliage offers instant year-round cover.

• Formal avenues – Lends grandeur and uniformity to pathways or driveways.

• Urban or coastal gardens – Tolerant of pollution, wind, and salt air.

• Contemporary designs – Strong, clean lines complement modern landscapes.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun or light shade.

• Soil: Grows in most well-drained soils, including chalk and sandy types.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.

• Care: Clip once or twice a year (late spring and late summer) to maintain the frame and encourage dense growth. Mulch annually to conserve moisture.

Looks Great With

• Other pleached trees – Carpinus, Photinia, or Tilia for layered structure.

• Topiary – Pair with Box or Ilex crenata balls for formal balance.

• Evergreens – Combine with Portuguese Laurel or Viburnum for texture.

• Grasses and perennials – Underplant with Stipa, Lavender, or Nepeta for softness and contrast.

Quercus ilex (Holm Oak) Pleached Standard (180cm Stem, 120 × 120cm Frame) is an elegant and enduring evergreen tree, offering strong architectural lines, rich colour, and reliable privacy. Hardy, versatile, and timeless, it’s a perfect choice for formal gardens or structured contemporary landscapes.

Quercus Ilex Pleached - Holm Oak 180cm ST 120cm x120 cm Frame Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.