Chinese Holly – Ilex cornuta Seeds | 30 Seeds | Evergreen Hedge, Topiary & Winter Interest Shrub

Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta), also known as Horned Holly, is a striking broadleaf evergreen shrub prized for its glossy spined leaves, bright red berries, and year-round landscape presence. Native to China and Korea, this versatile plant is ideal for hedges, topiary, bonsai, foundation plantings, and winter interest gardens.

This dense evergreen shrub typically grows 8–10 feet tall but can be trained into a small tree reaching up to 25 feet. Its unique rectangular leaves feature prominent spines at the tip, creating bold texture and structure in the landscape. In spring, small fragrant white flowers appear, followed by showy red berries in fall that persist through winter and attract birds and wildlife.

This 30-seed pack is perfect for gardeners looking to grow ornamental evergreen hedges or sculptural landscape specimens.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Ilex cornuta seeds
✔️ Evergreen shrub suitable for hedges or topiary
✔️ Attractive winter 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, screen, bonsai, topiary, foundation 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.