{"product_id":"quercus-ilex-400cm-60cm-pot-10214931","title":"Quercus ilex 400cm 60cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuercus ilex, commonly known as Holm Oak, is a robust evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is valued for its dense, dark green foliage which provides a consistent year-round display. As a mature specimen typically reaching around 400cm in height, it is often supplied in a 60cm pot, making it suitable for substantial landscaping projects and interior commercial plant settings. This species is prized for its adaptability and reliability in wholesale plant supply, consistently delivering healthy, vigorous plants across production cycles. Its evergreen nature and classic form ensure a dependable presence within trade houseplant ranges, where quality and consistency are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuercus ilex displays leathery, dark green leaves with a glossy texture that contributes to a sophisticated and enduring aesthetic appeal. The tree grows with an upright, well-structured habit, forming a dense canopy that retains its shape when pruned. It tolerates a broad range of light conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shade environments typically found in urban or indoor commercial spaces. This species demonstrates resilience to varied watering regimes, able to withstand occasional droughts without significant stress. Maintenance requirements are moderate, with pruning needed mainly to shape the form or manage size, making it easy to handle in retail scenarios. Additionally, its substantial size and architectural form accentuate plant displays and make it a focal point in merchandising arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers favour Quercus ilex for its commercial reliability, with plants arriving consistently healthy across wholesale batches due to its robust nature. While some natural variation in foliage texture and density occurs, it is managed to maintain uniformity for trade houseplants. This species suits a variety of trade channels including garden centres, commercial interiors, and landscape projects, offering flexibility to meet diverse customer requirements. It remains a sought-after specimen thanks to its classic evergreen character and suitability for long-term display, ensuring ongoing demand within core trade houseplant ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuercus ilex is best positioned in garden centre outdoor displays, office lobbies, and commercial interior installations where height and structure enhance spatial design. Its evergreen foliage performs well in these environments by maintaining a strong visual presence throughout the year. This tree is also appropriate for premium gift-ready ranges that highlight substantial, characterful specimens. Its tolerance to indoor shading and strong architectural form make it a popular feature within well-lit reception areas and large retail interiors, where it contributes to an elevated aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shelf life of Quercus ilex under retail conditions is notably good, with plants retaining foliage integrity over extended display periods. It is well suited to volume supply due to dependable growth rates and consistent pot sizes, facilitating streamlined stock planning. Handling is straightforward but requires appropriate equipment due to the plant’s size; transport packaging is designed to protect the dense foliage and preserve structural form. Overall presentation is reliably impressive at point of sale, with mature plants displaying uniform shape and foliage colour, supporting customer confidence and enhanced sales potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuercus ilex requires moderate care, with pruning and occasional watering suited to retail and commercial maintenance schedules.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis species tolerates a wide range of light environments, from full sun to indoor partial shade, making it versatile for different trade placements.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can withstand varied watering routines, demonstrating resilience that reduces losses in retail display and wholesale plant supply settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upright, dense growth habit facilitates efficient merchandising and maximises display impact in garden centre or interiors contexts.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is commercially suitable across retail, commercial interiors, and landscape wholesale plant supply channels due to consistent quality and demand.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant’s substantial size and tough foliage contribute to durability during handling, transport, and retail presentation.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation is managed carefully, ensuring uniformity in foliage texture and density within trade houseplants to support reliable sourcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"60cm Pot \/ 400cm","offer_id":57320860680518,"sku":"10214931-400cm-60cm-qi-27","price":1065.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/9F01F2E0915DFF82486035F23BDA358C2999616BB12DD01B0094FB92D122E912.jpg?v=1789015593","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/quercus-ilex-400cm-60cm-pot-10214931","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}