38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Quercus ilex
Holm Oak, Evergreen Oak
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
12 - 15 m
Mature width:
8 - 10 m
A grand, stately evergreen oak tree developing a massive, densely leafed, broadly rounded dome crown. Features leathery, dark olive-green leaves with fine, downy white-silver undersides that flash elegantly in the breeze. The blackish-grey bark becomes handsomely cracked with age.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in poor clay, coastal sand, or thin chalk.
Sunlight
Full sun to light partial shade; highly wind-resistant.
Flower
Inconspicuous yellowish catkins in spring; produces small acorns.
Care & Maintenance
Quercus ilex is a tough, evergreen oak with dark, leathery leaves and a rounded habit.
• Exceptionally tolerant of wind, salt, and dry, rocky soils.
• Slow-growing but very long-lived; a perfect choice for shelter belts or specimen trees.
• Hardy to Central Otago frosts.
• Requires very little maintenance.
Common Uses for
Quercus ilex
01
Direct Coastal Shelter
Outstanding selection for establishing high, dense, wind-defying shelter belts directly exposed to ocean gales.
02
Grand Estate Specimen
Functions as a magnificent, long-lived, grand architectural centerpiece on spacious rural lawns.
03
High Architectural Hedge
Shears cleanly into an ultra-dense, tightly packed, permanent evergreen formal privacy screen.
04
Civic Urban Greenery
Heavily utilized for street avenues and public park framing due to its pollution-tolerant, tough nature.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only