Bring year-round beauty to your garden with these Red Ilex Opaca Seeds, also known as American Holly. This iconic evergreen tree produces lustrous green foliage and striking red berries, adding color and structure to your landscape even in winter. Ideal for ornamental planting, privacy hedges, or wildlife gardens, Ilex opaca is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators and birds.
These non-GMO seeds produce hardy, slow-growing trees that thrive in a variety of soil types and provide long-lasting natural beauty.
Features
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Safe and naturally cultivated seeds.
- Evergreen Beauty: Retains glossy green leaves throughout the year.
- Bright Red Berries: Adds vivid winter color and attracts wildlife.
- Low Maintenance: Drought- and pest-resistant once established.
- Versatile Landscaping Plant: Ideal for ornamental gardens, hedges, or borders.
- Long-Lived Tree: Can thrive for decades with proper care.
Specifications
- Common Name: American Holly
- Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
- Plant Type: Evergreen tree
- Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and pyramidal
- Zones: USDA 5–9
- Season: Best planted in spring or fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; regular watering until established
- Germination Time: 60–90 days (requires cold stratification)
- Mature Height: 15–30 feet
- Spread: 10–20 feet
- Foliage Color: Glossy dark green
- Berry Color: Bright red
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated, untreated
- Temperature Tolerance: Hardy in cold to temperate climates
- Pollination: Dioecious (requires both male and female plants for berries)
- Wildlife Benefits: Provides shelter and food for birds and pollinators
- Uses: Ornamental planting, privacy screens, holiday décor
Planting Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Cold stratify for 60 days by mixing seeds with moist sand and refrigerating.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining potting mix.
- Maintain moisture but avoid waterlogging during germination.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Plant in full sun or partial shade for optimal growth.
