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Growing Info

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

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

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

Native to: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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Ilex collinaIlex collina

Cherry Holly, Long-stalk Holly, Longstalk Holly

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Ilex collina

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0.04 lb WV

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

32,923

Quantity:

0.04 lb

Collected in:

West Virginia
Cheat Mountain

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836914

Characteristics

Growing Info

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

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

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

Native to: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting allure of Ilex collina, commonly known as Cherry Holly or Long-stalk Holly, a rare deciduous shrub renowned for its captivating ornamental appeal. Standing at an impressive 8 to 10 feet, this multi-stemmed beauty boasts large berries that transition from vibrant scarlet-red to soothing orange and yellow, offering a colorful spectacle throughout the seasons. Native to the serene landscapes of North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, and West Virginia, Ilex collina favors high-elevation habitats with hydric peat and sandstone soils, thriving in boggy edges, pond margins, and saturated wetlands. This dioecious wonder, with its distinctive long petioles, flaunts yellow-green flowers in May, giving way to eye-catching drupes from September to October. Often accompanied by botanical brethren like Tsuga canadensis and Rhododendron maximum, this shrub is a testament to nature's intricate tapestry. As intended by Mother Nature, its survival is threatened by habitat loss, making it a hidden gem for dedicated botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. Uncover the mystique of Ilex collina, and let your garden resonate with its rare, natural charm.