Among Holm Oaks.
Along the trails of Las Fuentes del Marqués (Marquis' Springs), in Caravaca de la Cruz, the dark, rugged trunks of holm oaks ( Quercus ilex ) form a natural arch that frames the landscape. Through this arch, light from the blue sky filters in, revealing the vibrant green of the pine and olive trees. Holly Oak vs. Holm Oak (The Same Tree: Quercus ilex ) Where the names come from: - "Holm" is an old English/Germanic word for holly (derived from the Old English hole/holegn). - "Holly oak" comes from the fact that young Quercus ilex leaves have prickly, spiny edges that strongly resemble the leaves of a true holly bush
