Plant Height
15-60 ftVariety-specific habit
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Chinese Holly Seeds
$16.98
High-germination, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds selected for home gardens across the USA.
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Growing at a Glance
The essential growing information for this variety, shown in one easy-to-scan view.
Light Requirement
Full Sun6+ hours daily
Growing Season
Spring, FallFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone
Zone 5~9Selected for USA gardens
Germination
21-90 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity
3-10 YearsVariety dependent
Plant Spacing
10-30 ftAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty
AdvancedGrowing support available
Plant Characteristics
Growth form, placement and special features for selecting the right ornamental or specialty plant.
Plant Type
TreePrimary garden role
Growth Form
UprightVariety-specific habit
Placement
OutdoorIndoor or outdoor use
Special Feature
Foliage Interest, Architectural Form, Evergreen, Seasonal Color, Privacy/Screening, Specimen PlantDistinctive garden value
Shipping & Returns
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Shipping
Orders typically leave our warehouse in 1–2 business days. Free standard shipping is available on qualifying U.S. orders of $29.9+.
Returns & order issues
Unopened seed packets may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Contact our support team for damaged, incorrect or missing items.
Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.
About this seed
Why gardeners choose this variety
Chinese holly offers an evergreen expression of the holly family's familiar combination of firm leaves and conspicuous fruit. Ilex cornuta comes from East Asia, and its often angular, horn-like leaf tips help explain the Latin epithet. Gardeners have used its dense foliage to create structure that remains visible through winter.
A seedling can be trained gradually into a shrub framework or allowed to develop more freely in a mixed planting. Fruit production depends on the plant's sex and the presence of a suitable pollen source, so berries should not be promised on every seed-grown plant. Appreciate them as ornamental features when they occur, not as a food crop. Leave room for the mature form rather than repeatedly forcing it into a small gap.
Key features
What makes it stand out
Perfect for
Best garden uses
Growing tips
A stronger start
Questions & Garden Results
Clear answers resolve the last planting doubts; photo reviews add useful social proof.
When should I plant these seeds?
Use your local last-frost date and follow the variety-specific planting directions on the packet.
How many seeds are included?
The selected seed-count option shows the approximate quantity included in each packet.
How long does germination take?
Use the germination range shown above and keep temperature and moisture within the packet guidance.
What if I need help with germination?
Our team can help review planting depth, temperature, moisture and timing so you can adjust your growing setup with confidence.
★★★★★
The packet directions were clear, the plants established well and the garden result was beautiful.
Michelle R. Verified buyer★★★★★
Easy to follow and very rewarding to grow. I will add this variety to my garden again.
Sarah T. Verified buyer
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