Chinese Holly – Ilex cornuta Seeds | 400 Seeds | Evergreen Hedge, Topiary & Winter Interest Shrub

Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta), also known as Horned Holly, is a durable broadleaf evergreen valued for its glossy spined leaves, vibrant red berries, and strong architectural presence in the landscape. Native to China and Korea, this versatile shrub is excellent 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 terminal spines, adding bold texture year-round. In spring, small fragrant white flowers appear, followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall that persist through winter, providing outstanding seasonal interest and attracting birds.

This 400-seed pack is ideal for larger hedge installations, screening projects, and ornamental evergreen group plantings.

You will receive:
✔️ 400 Ilex cornuta seeds
✔️ Evergreen shrub suitable 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. While berries are attractive to 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.