Red Ilex Opaca Fruit Seeds for Planting, Cultivate Your Garden with Exotic Holly Fruit Seeds

Overview

Add a touch of ornamental elegance to your garden with Red Ilex Opaca Seeds.
These non-GMO, high-quality seeds grow into evergreen holly trees with glossy leaves and bright red berries, perfect for attracting birds and enhancing your garden’s visual appeal. Ideal for home gardens, patios, and landscape design.

Key Features

• Non-GMO, high-quality Red Ilex Opaca seeds

• Produces evergreen foliage with vibrant red berries

• Ideal for home gardens, patios, and landscape decoration

• Attracts birds and beneficial wildlife

• Fast-growing and resilient in temperate climates

• Low-maintenance ornamental tree

• Suitable for perennial garden design

Specifications

• Common Name: Red Ilex Opaca / American Holly

• Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom

• Plant Type: Evergreen Tree

• Season to Sow: Spring or Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic loamy soil

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Germination Time: 4–6 weeks (cold stratification recommended)

• Maturity Period: 3–5 years to bear berries

• Spacing: 10–20 feet apart

• Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional drought once established

• Growth Height: 15–30 feet

• Heirloom: Yes

• GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO

• Perennial or Annual: Perennial

• Recommended For: Home gardens, ornamental landscapes, wildlife-friendly gardens

Planting Guide

1. Seed Stratification: Store seeds in moist sand in the refrigerator (35–40°F / 2–4°C) for 8–10 weeks before planting.

2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep in seed trays or pots.

3. Light: Provide full sun to partial shade for best growth.

4. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when frost risk is over and seedlings are 4–6 inches tall.

5. Soil & Water: Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil; water moderately.

6. Care: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove damaged branches.

7. Harvesting: Berries appear 3–5 years after planting; ideal for ornamental and wildlife attraction.