Quercus ilex which is commonly known as Evergreen holly or holm Oak has a dense, bushy habit, the beautiful foliage is sea green.Fantastic for scre...
View full detailsQuercus robur, or the English Oak, is a magnificent tree celebrated for its size, longevity, and ecological significance. Its stunning lobed leaves...
View full detailsEvergreen unusual oak with deep fissured bark used in cork making. Dark green foliage,silver felt beneath, chunky acorns in autumn and bushy nature...
View full detailsProbably the first thing that spring to mind when you picture a tree, it has a special place in our culture and history. Couples were wed under ancient oaks in the 1600's and the symbol of an 80th wedding anniversary is oak. Oaks produce one of the hardest and most durable timbers, for this reason it has been a prized hardwood for thousands of years. There are around 600 species of oak, with Britain having two native species. They can be deciduous or evergreen trees, with large lobed leaves. Long, yellow hanging catkins are followed by characteristic acorns.
The Oak tree needs to have room for its far-reaching branches to spread and grow without hitting the house, so it is best planted at the back of the garden away from the house so it can have plenty room to grow.
Oak can grow in a wide array of conditions from full sunlight to complete shade, and sandy soils to richer soils.
