"Do you have a beautiful multi-stemmed evergreen holm oak?" We get this question every week. Understandably so, as the selection of unique evergreen trees is limited. Many people immediately think of holm oak or laurel, but there are more possibilities. Quercus hispanica ‘Fulhamensis’ is a great example—a hardy oak with a refined look and a more playful shape than the classic holm oak. At our nursery, it is available in a multi-stemmed pruned form, a rare find in the market.

What makes this oak so special?

Quercus hispanica ‘Fulhamensis’ features a dense, upright crown with dark green, leathery foliage. In mild winters, it retains much of its foliage, giving it a semi-evergreen character. This species is hardy down to -17.7°C, making it a better alternative to the holm oak (Quercus ilex) or the evergreen magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière'), which are only winter hardy to -12.2°C.

This tree provides year-round visual interest and is suited for both private gardens and large-scale landscape projects. Its multi-stemmed pruned form makes it an excellent choice for modern garden designs and a striking feature in public spaces. As a relative of the cork oak, it develops a corky bark over time, which is particularly visible in this pruned form, enhancing its natural, distinctive appearance.