Quercus Ilex Pleached - Evergreen 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.