Illustrating Ilex (Holm Oak)
There is an avenue of Ilex trees near where I live. The avenue is nearly a mile long and was planted by David Lyon over 180 years ago.
The trees are really called Holm Oak (Quercus ilex). An evergreen oak, it grows naturally in the Mediterranean region so not native here.
It is a popular place for walkers.
I did a bark rubbing, and collected some leaves.
Ilex Way
One of the Ilex trees
Ilex tree fungus
Ilex bark rubbing and the leaves I picked up
I never knew the history of Ilex Way!
ReplyDeleteMe neither till I did some research. It's a shame they are not native trees but they've done well here.
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