{"product_id":"english-holly-ilex-aquifolium-tree-seeds-120-seeds-evergreen-berry-tree-winter-interest-hedge-wildlife-friendly","title":"English Holly – Ilex aquifolium Tree Seeds | 120 Seeds | Evergreen Berry Tree | Winter Interest Hedge | Wildlife Friendly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eGrow a timeless evergreen tree known for its glossy spiny foliage and vibrant red winter berries. English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a dense, pyramidal broadleaf evergreen that provides year-round structure, privacy, and bold winter color in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eIn late spring, small fragrant white flowers appear, followed by brilliant red berries on female plants when a male pollinator is nearby. The berries persist through fall and winter, adding striking ornamental appeal while providing an important food source for birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eEnglish Holly can be grown as a specimen tree, privacy hedge, windbreak, or trained into a large shrub. Its symmetrical form and rich evergreen foliage make it ideal for foundation plantings, formal gardens, screens, and even bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e⚠️ Note: This species is dioecious (separate male and female plants). Female plants require a nearby male plant to produce berries. Berries are ornamental and not edible for humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eThis 120-seed pack is perfect for larger hedge plantings, nursery production, or selecting strong seedlings for shaping and landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eYou will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e✔️ 120 English Holly seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e✔️ Species: Ilex aquifolium\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eCommon Name: English Holly\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ilex aquifolium\u003cbr data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003ePlant Type: Broadleaf evergreen tree (can be trained as shrub)\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade preferred in hot climates)\u003cbr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained, average garden soil; avoid poorly drained areas\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eWatering: Medium; moderate drought tolerance once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eMature Height: 30–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eSpread: 15–25 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–9\u003cbr data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (suitable for bonsai and hedge training)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Warm stratify for 120 days, then cold stratify for 60–120 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow ¼ inch deep. English Holly requires both warm and cold stratification for successful germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47847848018161,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_21_b369f3d0-435d-479f-b77c-b241017b8c08.jpg?v=1772182535","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/english-holly-ilex-aquifolium-tree-seeds-120-seeds-evergreen-berry-tree-winter-interest-hedge-wildlife-friendly","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}