The fruits grow in large clusters on dense upright branches and are ideal for culinary use

It thrives in partial shade and benefits from moist

lance shaped leaves

Regardless of its invasive nature

small and round berries which ripen to red and mature to a dark purple black at the start of summer

Quercus ilex Double Purple Clematis The fruits grow in largeThe Quercus ilex more commonly known as the Evergreen Holm Oak is a large evergreen oak tree. Dark green ovate leaves accommodate the branches throughout the year, the younger leaves are often spiky and resemble holly leaves unlike the mature foliage which have smooth edges. During Spring the yellow catkins can be seen on the branches in large quantities. After wind pollination the female catkins develop into acorns, young acorns are green and turn