Oak bonsai - Holm oak (87)

Presentation

Holm oak bonsai (Quercus ilex) 61 cm tall, styled on two trunks rising and diverging from a common base, with a compact canopy and glossy green leathery foliage. Its size and total weight of 15.3 kg place it among the more substantial outdoor specimens, suited to those who already have experience with Mediterranean species and are looking for a plant with real structure.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Quercus ilex (holm oak)
• Styling: twin trunk, rounded canopy
• Height of plant only: 61 cm
• Pot dimensions: 41.5 x 32 x h. 12 cm
• Pot: rectangular, blue glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 15.3 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun or partial shade during the hottest summer hours
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The holm oak is an outdoor plant all year round and should not be kept indoors, not even in winter: the best spot is a bright balcony or terrace, with some shade during the hottest hours of July and August. Water when the top centimetre of substrate dries out, avoiding both constantly soggy soil and drought stress, which on this species shows up as scorched leaf margins. In a pot 41.5 cm wide but only 12 cm deep, summer drying is rapid: in high summer, check it daily.

For more on caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the plant in the photo?

Yes, this holm oak bonsai is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look slightly different on delivery due to growth, maintenance pruning or pinching, and the normal seasonal cycle.

How much space does it need?

The pot measures 41.5 x 32 cm, so allow a surface of at least 50 cm per side; the canopy extends beyond the rim on both sides. With the plant alone standing 61 cm tall and a total weight of 15.3 kg, it is best placed on a stable shelf and not moved frequently.

Is the blue pot included in the price?

Yes. The oak bonsai arrives already planted in the blue glazed stoneware rectangular pot measuring 41.5 x 32 x h. 12 cm shown in the images, with free-draining substrate on the surface. There is no need to repot on arrival: that job is scheduled for spring, as the buds begin to move.

What is included

• Holm oak bonsai (Quercus ilex) in a blue glazed stoneware rectangular pot 41.5 x 32 x h. 12 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping