text: Quercus Ilex or Holm Oak- Good as shelterbelt tree,or hedging. Can withstand sea winds, late spring produces male catkins, acorns are pointed and does not lose its leaves.
  There are few very large evergreen broadleaved trees that will grow in Britain. Holm Oak is one of them, it makes a bold statement in the landscape either as a single specimen or better still as a clump.The rough dark grey bark is broken into small squarish blocks. Leaves are leathery and dark glossy grey-green. Young acorns are green and turn red/brown when mature. The whole tree contrast beautifully with sweeping sunlit mown or grazed grassland.
  Japanese Maple trees are excellent potted for patio or terrace. The gorgeous japanese maple is a must for a shaded part in your garden. Definate a wow factor.This Japanese maple starts life as a rich green and through autumn turns red, orange and bronze. Autumn is a super colour of deep crimson reds.
  Does need dappled shade not a sun lover. Best advised to keep it in its pot and position outside. If after a few weeks its is still flourishing then it will be fine to plant out or can be potted into a large container on the patio. Eventual height if planted outside approx.12 meters.
  This is perhaps the best known 'autumn colour' tree grown in Britain. Few if any other species can compare with it for richness of colour. Each individual plant will change to more or less a single colour such as red, orange or yellow.
  To thrive all Japanese maples need dappled overhead shade and good fertile, moist, but well drained, soil. Protection from wind, scorching sun. Most growers plant glades of Japanese maples, carefully selecting complimentary colours and placing them side by side. When planting maple glades it is important to leave enough open space round the trees to stand back in admiration. Japanese maples can be viewed from all sides but when seen against the light they are magical.
  Environment: Morning sun to partial shade is best; shade tolerant. Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, high organic matter soil is ideal. Will tolerate shade but keep out of windy positions.
  Peak of my class for June! Webster's double layout at Made With Memories - Rockingham I just love these colour they are so yummy!!
  Stunning layout Treesa!! I love those OA papers too. Your little firl has got the cutest smile. Can't wait to see you class layout in full! :)