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In addition to its pioneering role, Espaliers has many years of experience integrating Holm oak (Quercus ilex) as an espalier and privacy tree. From the very beginning, we recognized the value of this tree—especially its ecological benefits, which are still often underestimated. However, every project is unique, and it’s entirely possible that we may recommend a different tree species depending on your specific needs. In this article, you’ll discover the pros and cons of using Holm oak as an espalier and/or privacy tree.

Trees are still planted too deep. For example, to accommodate height differences but also sometimes out of ignorance. When it comes to planting trees remember this: Better 10 centimetres too high than 2 cm too deep.  Planting too deep is the most common cause of tree mortality after planting. Sometimes trees do not die but there is inhibited growth at best and delayed dying at worst.  It happens that the planting depth or plant height is not respected to match a hedge or wall. In the case of umbrella trees to match the window height.  Espaliers and its collaborating companies have the widest choice in trunk heights and sizes, planting too deep for these reasons cannot be an excuse.  We prefer to take a project-based approach to avoid this. It also happens that planting is done correctly but a thick layer of soil cover (e.g. bark) is applied afterwards. In that case, make sure that in the nearby zone of 10 cm around the trunk the layer is very thin (max 1 cm)

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When and how should you prune holm oaks? A question frequently asked by both private individuals and professionals. Holm oaks (Quercus ilex) are evergreen and can be lightly thinned throughout the year—except just before or during frost periods. This type of pruning refers to interventions that aren’t too drastic for the tree.