Chinese Holly – Ilex cornuta Seeds | 200 Seeds | Evergreen Hedge, Topiary & Winter Interest Shrub

Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta), also known as Horned Holly, is a bold and versatile broadleaf evergreen prized for its glossy spined leaves, bright red winter berries, and strong architectural form. Native to China and Korea, this durable shrub is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, topiary, bonsai, and foundation plantings.

Typically growing 8–10 feet tall as a dense shrub, it can also be trained into a small tree reaching up to 25 feet. Its distinctive rectangular leaves feature prominent spines at the tip, creating year-round texture and structure in the landscape. In spring, small fragrant white flowers bloom, followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall that persist into winter, providing outstanding seasonal interest and attracting birds.

This 200-seed pack is perfect for larger hedge plantings, structured evergreen screens, or ornamental landscape designs.

You will receive:
✔️ 200 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 plant, winter interest

🔴 Important Note:
Plants are dioecious (separate male and female plants). Female plants require a nearby male pollinator to produce berries. While berries attract wildlife, they 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.