Quercus ilex - Holm Oak windbreak A small deciduous tree from

A small deciduous tree from southern Europe and western Asia that is noted for its pink floral display

In late summer the clumps are topped with upright

it does not cope with heavy frosts but will tolerate light ones

A rare skullcap from Eastern Europe that produces upright spires of hooded

Quercus ilex - Holm Oak windbreak A small deciduous tree fromA evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean growing to 15 to 20m with a rounded crown. The name holm is an old english word for holly and is given to this tree due to its young leaves to which it is similar. A very hardy tree and quite drought tolerant once established.