{"product_id":"american-holly-seeds-15-native-evergreen-tree-seeds-with-red-berries","title":"American Holly Seeds - 15 Native Evergreen Tree Seeds with Red Berries","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Holly (Ilex opaca) is a classic native evergreen tree prized for its glossy, spiny green leaves and bright red berries that persist into winter. This versatile tree adds year-round structure to the landscape and provides food and cover for birds and other wildlife. Its dense branching habit makes it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, specimen plantings, and woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican Holly is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are borne on separate trees. To produce the iconic red berries, a female tree requires a male pollinator nearby. The small, inconspicuous spring flowers are followed by berries on female plants in fall. This slow-growing, long-lived tree adapts to a range of soil types and is tolerant of urban conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen foliage with glossy, spiny green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red berries on female plants in fall and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to the eastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides food and cover for birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings\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 Ilex opaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen 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 Well-drained, acidic to neutral soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, pyramidal to rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-30 feet (often smaller in cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart for specimen planting; closer for hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow American Holly from seed, start by cleaning the seeds and stratifying them to break dormancy. A common method is cold moist stratification: mix seeds with moist peat moss or sand, place in a sealed bag or container, and refrigerate for 60-90 days. After stratification, sow seeds about 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently moist but not soggy, and maintain a temperature around 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination can be slow and uneven, often taking several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have developed several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in a sheltered location. Harden off young plants gradually before planting outdoors in a prepared site with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the trunk. Prune lightly if desired to shape the tree, and ensure female plants have a male pollinator nearby for berry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 American Holly seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824701604150,"sku":"FOLIA2-1026","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6913504997_rtuy.jpg?v=1793004201","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/american-holly-seeds-15-native-evergreen-tree-seeds-with-red-berries","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}