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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.
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
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
Seed Stratification: Store seeds in moist sand in the refrigerator (35–40°F / 2–4°C) for 8–10 weeks before planting.
Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep in seed trays or pots.
Light: Provide full sun to partial shade for best growth.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when frost risk is over and seedlings are 4–6 inches tall.
Soil & Water: Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil; water moderately.
Care: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove damaged branches.
Harvesting: Berries appear 3–5 years after planting; ideal for ornamental and wildlife attraction.
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