Quercus ilex screen - Holm Oak

The screen Holm Oak is the premium choice for year-round evergreen privacy screening. Quercus ilex is one of the most elegant and enduring evergreen trees available — its dark, glossy foliage and refined form make it a hallmark of classic and contemporary garden design alike. Pre-trained into a flat canopy it delivers instant architectural impact from the moment it's planted.

This pleached tree is a large item that requires specialised delivery to your address. Please be aware this is a 'kerbside' delivery. We can discuss your requirements to suit your individual needs . Our specialised delivery service covers mainland U.K  only. Please allow between 14 to 28 days for your order to be delivered to you . This allows us to select premium quality trees and have them delivered in a cost effective way whilst preventing damage in transit.  Our current delivery charges:

Orders £150.00-£350.00 = £100.00 delivery charge.

Orders £351.00- £700.00 = £70.00 delivery charge.

Orders £701.00- £1500.00 = £40.00 delivery charge.

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Key Features

• Evergreen: retains its rich, dark foliage all year — providing privacy and structure in every season
• Pre-trained: supplied as a shaped screen frame for immediate visual impact
• Architectural: clean lines and a formal canopy suit both contemporary and traditional schemes
• Urban tolerant: thrives in city gardens, courtyards, and exposed coastal or urban sites
• Winter interest: evergreen foliage ensures the screen never drops, even in the coldest months
• Privacy screening: ideal for screening at height without encroaching on ground-level space

Growing Guide

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates coastal exposure, pollution, and dry conditions once established. Trim once a year in late summer to maintain the screen canopy. Hardy throughout most of the UK.

Perfect For

Formal gardens, contemporary landscapes, coastal gardens, urban courtyards, boundary screening, and high-impact avenue planting.