English Holly Shrub Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Fall or early spring
Growth Habit
Upright, dense shrub
Flavor Profile
Not edible
Plant Characteristics
Glossy leaves, red berries, evergreen
Use
Hedges, screens, holiday decor
Growing Conditions
Full sun to partial shade
Harvest Advantages
Winter interest, evergreen foliage
Plant Resistance
Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant
About English Holly Shrub Seeds
Ilex aquifolium
Seed Names
English Holly, Common Holly
Seed Type
Open-pollinated, shrub seed
English Holly is a classic evergreen shrub renowned for its spiny, glossy green leaves and bright red berries. A traditional symbol of winter and widely used in holiday decorations, it also serves as a hardy ornamental for screens, borders, and year-round interest.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Sowing Method
Start indoors or direct sow
Plant Spacing
4–6 feet
Days to Maturity
120–180 days
Soil Preparation
Stratify 60–90 days cold
Hardiness Zones
USDA 6–9
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Fall or early spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 500 sq. ft.
500
Up to 2,500 sq. ft.
1000
Up to 5,000 sq. ft.