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Growing Info

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

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 120 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: China, Korea (South)

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Ilex cornutaIlex cornuta

Chinese Holly

In Stock: 1.962 lb (Total:1.962lb)

Ilex cornuta

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1.96 lb

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,871

Quantity:

1.96 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2023

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Item ID:

1834438

Characteristics

Growing Info

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

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 120 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: China, Korea (South)

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Discover the allure of Ilex cornuta, commonly known as Chinese Holly. Native to Eastern China and Korea, this broadleaf evergreen is a striking addition to any landscape, thriving in USDA Zones 7-9. Noted for its unique, rectangular, spiny leaves, Chinese Holly enhances gardens with its glossy evergreen foliage and vibrant, berry-like red drupes, providing winter interest and attracting birds to your garden. Typically reaching heights of 8-10 feet, it can be pruned into a small tree up to 25 feet tall, making it an ideal choice for hedges, specimen planting, or groupings.

Blooming in May on female plants with fragrant but inconspicuous white flowers, this plant prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. It tolerates deer and air pollution, making it suitable for urban environments. In the deep South, its heat and drought tolerance ensure a resilient presence in diverse climates. Protect from harsh winter winds and offer a good mulch layer for optimal growth. While resistant to many challenges, watch for potential pests like holly leaf miner and manage high pH soils to prevent chlorosis. Chinese Holly, with its stunning foliage and persistent berries, promises a striking, durable landscape presence year-round.