Need ID!

[lukeaaustin]

Hey everyone,
This is a little tree from the in laws back yard, I have no idea what it is but it has amazing bark and looks like it would make for some nice material. I've taken cuttings but I have no idea if they will take or not!

[shibui]

Leaves look almost but not quite like Holly oak or Cork oak but bark does not look right A couple more clues might help - shrub or tree? size and shape? Planted as a garden plant or self seeded?
Good luck with the cuttings.

[lukeaaustin]

It's only a shrub, maybe 1.5m high and 2m across. Planted as a garden plant I'd say. The twigs and leaves are fairly leathery? Young shoots are a bit hairy.....

[lukeaaustin]

Just had a google, you're spot on shibui it looks like a holly oak. Weird it's so small then, it's got to be at least 20yrs old! I guess it's just where it's under a liquidambar on sandy soil.

[KIRKY]

The first thing I thought was Oak. it is a Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) similar to Holly Oak in leaf but not bark. Deffinately not a Corky Bark Oak. Check google for Holm Oak Tree Bark.
Is it planted under other plants? They are slow growing being under planted would explain stunted growth.
Cheers

[KIRKY]

Sorry missed your post. You have explained why it is stunted. Holm Oak for sure.
Cheers