Chinese Holly – Ilex cornuta Seeds | 1600 Seeds | Evergreen Hedge, Topiary & Winter Interest Shrub

Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta), also known as Horned Holly, is a bold, architectural broadleaf evergreen valued for its glossy spined leaves and bright red winter berries. Native to China and Korea, this hardy shrub is widely planted for hedges, privacy screens, topiary, bonsai, and structured landscape designs.

Growing 8–10 feet tall as a dense shrub (or up to 25 feet when trained as a small tree), Chinese Holly provides year-round structure and color. Its uniquely shaped rectangular leaves feature prominent spines at the tip, creating texture and natural security screening. In spring, small fragrant white flowers bloom, followed by clusters of vivid red berries in fall that persist into winter, attracting birds and enhancing seasonal interest.

This 1,600-seed pack is ideal for large-scale hedge projects, nursery production, restoration plantings, or commercial growing.

You will receive:
✔️ 1600 Ilex cornuta seeds
✔️ Evergreen shrub ideal for hedge or topiary
✔️ Winter-persistent red berries (on female plants)
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex cornuta
Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 8–25 feet
Spread: 5–15 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: White
USDA Zones: 7–9
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Uses: Hedge, privacy screen, bonsai, topiary, specimen planting, winter interest

🔴 Important Note:
Plants are dioecious (separate male and female plants). Female plants require a nearby male pollinator to produce berries. Berries attract wildlife but are poisonous to humans if ingested.

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds for 24 hours. Warm stratify for 120 days, then cold stratify for 60–120 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/4 inch deep