{"product_id":"25-winterberry-holly-seeds-ilex-verticillata-tree-seeds-for-planting","title":"25 Winterberry Holly Seeds - Ilex verticillata Tree Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinterberry Holly (\u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deciduous holly native to eastern North America, prized for its brilliant display of bright red berries that persist into winter after the leaves drop. This versatile shrub or small tree adds striking seasonal color to landscapes, rain gardens, and naturalized areas, and its berries are a valuable food source for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinterberry Holly is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. To produce berries, both a female and a male plant are needed for pollination. These seeds offer an opportunity to grow this attractive native holly from scratch, whether for wildlife plantings, hedgerows, or ornamental borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous holly with bright red berries that persist through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to eastern North America and adaptable to wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerries provide food for birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for rain gardens, hedges, and naturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires both male and female plants for berry production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet, well-drained; tolerates clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rounded shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer (inconspicuous flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 feet (shrub form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinterberry Holly seeds require cold stratification to germinate. Sow seeds in a moist seed-starting mix and refrigerate for 60-90 days before moving to a warm, bright location. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and uneven, often taking several months. Once seedlings have developed true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen planting outdoors, choose a site with full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remember to plant at least one male pollinator for every few female plants to ensure a good berry set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Winterberry Holly (\u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862006923574,"sku":"FSG-107","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7625747094_sp7d.jpg?v=1793267649","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-winterberry-holly-seeds-ilex-verticillata-tree-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}