This is a "Multiple Variation" style listing. Use the "Seed Qty" drop-down menu, above, to select quantity/weight. Choose from: 30 Seeds for $2.00 100 Seeds for $4.00 200 Seeds for $6.00 400 Seeds for $10.00 800 Seeds for $18.00 2,400 Seeds for $40.00 This item ships free when paid together with any other purchase. U.S. addresses only. Chinese Holly, Ilex cornuta, Seeds Hedge, Topiary, Bonsai, Fragrant Flowers, Showy Berries, Attracts Birds and Wildlife, Evergreen, Winter Interest, Heat and Drought Tolerant Chinese Holly is native to China and Korea. It is a broadleaf evergreen that typically grows as a shrub 8 to 10 feet tall, but may be trained as a small tree to as much as 25 feet tall. Unusually shaped rectangular leaves to 4 inches long have three large spines at the apex. Dull white flowers appear in May. Flowers are fragrant but generally inconspicuous. Pollinated flowers give way to berry like red drupes 1/3 inch long which ripen in fall and persist into winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Leaf: Alternate, simple, evergreen, elliptical, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long, margin with varying number of spines, some leaves have only a terminal spine, shiny dark green above, dull green below, glassy feeling. Flower: Dioecious; small, white, 4-petaled, 1/4 to 1/3 inch wide, not showy, male flowers are very fragrant, appearing in early spring. Fruit: Bright red, round drupe, 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter, occur in clusters of 4 to 8, very showy, persistent. Attracts birds. Warning: Ilex fruits, while eagerly eaten by wildlife, are Poisonous to humans. Be certain that small children do not eat them. Twig: Slender, green turning reddish green in the winter, buds small, leaf scar with 1 bundle scar. Bark: Smooth, gray, with size becoming very finely flaky. Form: Small tree that can reach 20 feet in height, with a round crown, often pruned as a hedge. Other Names: Horned Holly Zone: 7 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Family: Aquifoliaceae Native Range: China, Korea Height: 8 to 25 feet Spread: 5 to 15 feet Bloom Time: May Bloom Color: White Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in locations protected from cold winter winds. Part afternoon shade is best in hot summer climates. Avoid poorly drained soils. Good tolerance for heat and periods of drought. Culture: Prune in winter if needed. Plants of this species are dioecious (separate male and female plants). Female plants need a male pollinator in the area in order to bear fruit. Uses: Bonsai or Topiary. Effective as a specimen or in small groups or as a hedge. Foundation plantings. Foliage and fruit provide good color for the winter landscape. Sowing Ilex cornuta Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Warm 120 Days, then Cold 60-120 Days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following links: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcpg018.pdf/$file/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the "Add to Cart "only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eCRATER invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. 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