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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.

Other: seedlings need shade for their first year , Sporadic germination will occur over a 2-3 year period

Native to: Europe and Western Asia, France, Northern Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom

Introduced to: Australia, North America

Native

Introduced

Ilex aquifoliumIlex aquifolium

English Holly

In Stock: 3.746 lb (Total:6.818lb)

Ilex aquifolium

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Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

14,695

Quantity:

3.75 lb

Collected in:

Belgium

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833765

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.

Other: seedlings need shade for their first year , Sporadic germination will occur over a 2-3 year period

Native to: Europe and Western Asia, France, Northern Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom

Introduced to: Australia, North America

Native

Introduced

Ilex aquifolium, commonly known as English Holly, is a stunning broadleaf evergreen renowned for its ornamental beauty. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, it's widely celebrated for its lush, glossy leaves and vibrant red berries that add a splash of color to any garden, making it perfect for winter interest. This majestic specimen typically reaches a height of 30 to 50 feet with a spread of up to 25 feet, though it can also be pruned to serve as an elegant shrub. English Holly thrives best in USDA Zones 7 to 9, preferring locations with full sun to partial shade, and protection from harsh winter winds. It demands well-drained, medium-moisture soils, but can even tolerate poorer soil conditions. An excellent choice for bird enthusiasts, its attractive drupes draw in various avian visitors. It offers a myriad of aesthetic possibilities, whether as a specimen plant, in foundation plantings, or as a tall hedge.