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If you’re searching for Quercus ilex for sale in New Zealand, you’ll find the Holm Oak—also known as the Evergreen Oak—is an adaptable, year-round favourite for residential gardens, parks, and landscape projects. With its dense, glossy foliage, robust growth, and classic Mediterranean appearance, Quercus ilex is valued for its versatility as a feature tree, tough shelterbelt, or evergreen screen. At our nursery, we offer healthy Quercus ilex specimens, grown and acclimatised for local conditions, ready to add structure, shade, and lasting beauty to your outdoor space.

Quercus ilex

Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak or Evergreen Oak, is an evergreen tree with lush foliage. The dark green leaves are glossy and complemented with small, yellow-green flowers in spring which result in acorns in autumn. The Holm Oak will typically grow to 15 m tall and 10 m wide with a rounded, dense crown. Quercus ilex is often grown as a specimen in extensive gardens and parks, but is also well-suited to Mediterranean-themed gardens.

A large and showy Quercus ilex specimen tree in a field.
  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    15.00 m
  • Spread:
    10.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Mediterranean
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Why Choose Quercus ilex?

Quercus ilex is renowned for its resilience and longevity. This evergreen oak features leathery, dark green leaves with pale undersides, creating attractive year-round interest. Mature trees form a broad, rounded canopy—providing excellent shade and shelter. Its tolerance for coastal conditions, wind, drought, and varied soils makes it a superb option for exposed sites throughout New Zealand.

Holm Oak adapts readily to pruning, so it’s often used for dense screening, evergreen hedges, or tidy avenue plantings. It’s also ideal in parks or larger gardens as a statement specimen. In addition to classic beauty, Quercus ilex delivers vital habitat for birds and insects—contributing to biodiversity and garden health.

Planting and Growing Holm Oak in New Zealand

Plant your Quercus ilex in a sunny to partly shaded position, in well-drained soil. While tolerant of poor conditions, it thrives when mulched and watered during establishment. This oak tree can grow up to 20 metres with time, but responds well to regular shaping and can be kept much smaller if desired. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain your preferred form.

Holm Oak is pest- and disease-resistant in New Zealand settings, making it a low-maintenance option for larger sections and landscape developments. Fallen leaves break down slowly, adding valuable organic matter to the soil.

Companion Trees and Related Oaks

If you love the strength and elegance of oaks, consider pairing Quercus ilex with other oak species for stunning variety and year-round interest. We also offer:

Looking to broaden your garden’s palette? Consider statement trees like Malus trilobata, Laurus nobilis angustifolia, or New Zealand natives including Sophora 'Gnome' and Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle). Ornamental maples such as Acer palmatum Seiryu also pair beautifully with oaks.

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Our range of Quercus ilex for sale is carefully selected for vigour and suitability to New Zealand’s diverse climates. Whether you’re creating a coastal oasis, sheltered avenue, or evergreen hedge, we’re here to help you choose the right trees for long-lasting impact. Explore our full collection and order your Quercus ilex for sale directly from our nursery—delivering trusted quality for your home, farm, or landscape development.


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