{"product_id":"english-holly-ilex-aquifolium-tree-seeds-60-seeds-evergreen-berry-tree-winter-interest-hedge-wildlife-friendly","title":"English Holly – Ilex aquifolium Tree Seeds | 60 Seeds | Evergreen Berry Tree | Winter Interest Hedge | Wildlife Friendly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eGrow a classic evergreen tree prized for its glossy spiny foliage and vibrant red winter berries. English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a dense, pyramidal broadleaf evergreen that adds year-round structure, privacy, and striking seasonal interest to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eIn late spring, small fragrant white flowers appear, followed by brilliant red berries on female plants (when a male pollinator is nearby). The colorful fruit persists into winter, providing ornamental beauty and an important food source for birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eEnglish Holly can be grown as a specimen tree, privacy hedge, windbreak, or even trained as bonsai. Its symmetrical form and rich evergreen foliage make it a timeless choice for courtyards, foundation plantings, and formal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1104\"\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=\"1106\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eYou will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e✔️ 60 English Holly seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e✔️ Species: Ilex aquifolium\u003cbr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eCommon Name: English Holly\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ilex aquifolium\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003ePlant Type: Broadleaf evergreen tree (can be trained as shrub)\u003cbr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade preferred in hot climates)\u003cbr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained, average garden soil; avoid poorly drained areas\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eWatering: Medium; moderate drought tolerance once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eMature Height: 30–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eSpread: 15–25 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (suitable for bonsai and hedge training)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\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":47847786643697,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_20_483f0a2e-974f-4ca0-abac-a03666cb5ea2.jpg?v=1772182440","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/english-holly-ilex-aquifolium-tree-seeds-60-seeds-evergreen-berry-tree-winter-interest-hedge-wildlife-friendly","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}