Organic American Holly Seeds
Ilex opaca
These seeds come from a very tall Ilex opaca American Holly Tree.
They are Organically Grown from the South East Texas Big Thicket Swamp Land.
They grow up to 60 feet.
Spread can be up to 40 feet.
Zones : 5-9
Sandy, Clay, Loamy Soil
Watering : Average Well Draining Soil / Acid ti Neutral PH
It is Drought Tolerate
Flowers Color : White
Bloom Season : Spring
Leaves are a Glossy Green as Shown and are spiny.
Bark is a smooth gray bark as shown
Berries are Orange in Fall.
Birds eat the berries throughout Winter.
Grow in Full to Partial Sun.
They make Beautiful Shade Trees!
These Hollies are Flammable and should Not be planted in a area close to homes.
60 Days in Warm Stratification and 60 Days in Cold Stratification. These will be in Warm Stratification at this time. I will inform you in order how long they have been in this process so you can continue their journey.
Plant the seeds 1 inch after the last Frost in your area. If you desire you can plant them now for natural Cold Stratification. They are coming from a warm climate.
It can take little time or up to 3 months to Germinate. If you plant them for Natural Stratification they will emerge in Spring.
These Trees do need a male and female to produce berries. They are dioecious. One male for every 3-4 females.
This listing is for 10 Fresh Seeds.
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All Sales are Final within my Shop.
I Do Not Ship to AL, HI or PR.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-2 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refunds?
I do not issue refunds. All Sales are Final. I will not issue a refund if seeds do not germinate as of date 3/12/2022. All seeds germination average has been tested. It is the buyer's responsibility to germinate seeds purchased.
Care instructions
I list care instructions within the listing and on packaging slip.
Sizing details
The sizing on Rhizomes and bulbs vary. Rooted plants also vary in size. They are freshly dug up the time of shipment.
Do I ship to Alaska, Puerto Rico or Hawaii
I do not ship any plants or seeds to these states nor Do I ship out of the US.
Do I except returns or exchanges?
No, ALL SALES ARE FINAL !
How are Seeds Shipped ?
All very small seeds are processed using a normal stamp process for letters. Larger small seed orders will be shipped with a non-Machinable stamp. MULTI seed orders are shipped in a larger First-Class envelope with a printed USPS Etsy tracking label.