Quercus ?

[Tim Harrison]

Been trying to identify this evergreen shrub in my front garden. Originally I thought it was some sort of laurel. However today I noticed some acorns growing on it. I think it maybe Quercus chrysolepis Quercus chrysolepis - Wikipedia Any other ideas?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I think it maybe Quercus chrysolepis Quercus chrysolepis - Wikipedia Any other ideas?

Quercus ilex (Holm Oak) - <"Evergreen Oak | NatureSpot">.

cheers Darrel

 

[Tim Harrison]

Of course, thanks Darrel.

 

[foxfish]

We have loads of them where I live, many are hundreds of years old, dating back from when they were imported to help with our boat building industry.
The tree can develop very tight bends in their branches and this feature was important to the boat builders .
Hundreds were cut down by the German solders for fire wood during the war!

 

[foxfish]

Tim, here is a good example post 293 Post Your Pics & Videos of the Great Outdoors

 

[Tim Harrison]

Yes you're right. I'd forgotten about that, spectacular