Quercus ilex - Holmoak

Holm Oak as espalier

If there is one tree that does really well as an espalier, it is the Holm Oak. The Slate Oak is a durable, effective and beautiful tree. Its most powerful and striking feature is its unobtrusiveness. Its neutral grey-green colour palette makes for a very natural and modest arrangement. It is just that modesty that is needed in a project where you want to filter something out or at least take the attention away from it.

Leaf and trunk of Quercus ilex

The leaf is green with a grey tint. At first sight dark green but the reflection of the light is sparkling. Together with the underside of the leaf, which is silver-coloured, you get a special effect. This makes the holm oak special, despite its inconspicuousness.

How much does a holm oak cost?

We sell Quercus ilex rooted in a pot. The slate oaks are carefully grown into screens and slate forms at our nursery. Growing and monitoring these special oaks is one of the most important tasks at our nursery. We grow both single-stemmed and multi-stemmed slate oaks, a type of slate shape that we were the first to develop ourselves.

The price of an espalier oak varies according to the model and the age of the tree. The total height also affects the price, because tall trees are not always available in young sizes. 

The growth rate and the propagation of the holm oak.

The cultivation of the holm oak is a specialization of our espalier nursery. We can offer these trees in the standard trunk heights and in deviating trunk heights. A quality holm oak espalier grows slowly and is maintenance-friendly. The deep and modest rooting ensures that the tree does not cause any problems with paving, terrace tiles, foundation or pavement.

Winter hardiness and leaf persistence of the holm oak.

Quercus ilex as an espalier is one of the most durable privacy trees and together with the ilex the most leafy. Even during dry summers and cold winters, all leaves remain on the holm oak tree. A strong holm oak is planted in a pot, is of good genetic origin and is not grown in the far south or in greenhouses. The trees we entrust to you are mostly home-grown or acclimatised. In that case, the species is reliably hardy.

The holm oak as fruit tree

Little is known about the fruit of the Holm Oak. The acorns of this tree can be eaten like chestnuts. You first let the acorns soak in water for a while, then they are more suitable for consumption. The acorns of the Holm Oak are more edible than those of the Pedunculate Oak. They are also sweeter. Make sure that you eat them in time, because some birds are also fond of them.

The height of Quercus ilex

The standard height of the holm oak espaliers is between 250cm and 350cm. We also have total heights between 350 and 450cm. Taller holly oaks start from 500cm to 750cm. Finally, we also offer exceptional heights starting at 750cm.