Quercus ilex

Quercus ilexThe Quercus ilex more commonly known as the Evergreen Holm Oak is a large evergreen oak tree. Dark green ovate leaves accommodate the branches throughout the year, the younger leaves are often spiky and resemble holly leaves unlike the mature foliage which have smooth edges. During Spring the yellow catkins can be seen on the branches in large quantities. After wind pollination the female catkins develop into acorns, young acorns are green and turn

So if you want to be certain that your apple trees actually bear fruit

Plant in autumn for a show of spring flowers

Lasagne planting is a great way to enjoy a long lasting display of flowers with minimal effort

For the best results

around 10cm deep and with 40-50cm spacing between bulbs

This plant also has a wonderful display of yellow catkins that form on the tree and will form brown cones

These dazzling flowers are a showstopper in summer gardens

Eat your strawberries straight from the plant

eat them fresh from the tree

laced with deep

pot-grown specimens do need to be watered more frequently

Leaves grow on long