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Dahoon Holly Seeds for Planting (Ilex cassine) – Elegant Evergreen Tree with Bright Red Berries

Dahoon Holly Seeds for Planting (Ilex cassine) – Elegant Evergreen Tree with Bright Red Berries

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing.

Sow seeds in moist, well-drained soil.

Cover lightly and keep soil consistently moist.

Place in a warm, bright location.

Transplant seedlings once they are strong and established.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade.

Use fertile, well-drained soil.

Water regularly during early growth.

Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.

Prune lightly to maintain shape if required.

Tips

Ideal for hedging and landscape boundaries.

Berries are more prominent on mature plants.

Provide adequate spacing for proper air circulation.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Evergreen

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Dahoon Holly Seeds for Planting (Ilex cassine) – Elegant Evergreen Tree with Bright Red Berries
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Evergreen tree

Dahoon Holly is an ornamental evergreen tree known for its glossy leaves and bright red berries that add year-round charm to landscapes. It is commonly grown as a specimen tree, hedge, or screen plant. Adaptable and resilient, this holly variety performs well in a range of garden conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its decorative berries also attract birds, adding life and movement to garden spaces.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small

plant-height

Plant Height

6–12 m

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

7–11

container-garden

Container Garden

No

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

3–4 m

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000148831

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Dahoon Holly grow best?

It prefers moist, well-drained conditions and can perform well in sunny or partially shaded landscape locations.

Why are Dahoon Holly berries bright red?

The red berries are a distinctive seasonal feature that adds ornamental interest to the evergreen foliage.

Can Dahoon Holly tolerate wet garden conditions?

It has greater moisture tolerance than many landscape shrubs, but consistently waterlogged soil should still be avoided.

Is Dahoon Holly useful for wildlife planting?

Yes. Its berries can provide seasonal food resources for birds, making it useful in wildlife-oriented landscapes.

Can Dahoon Holly be maintained as a smaller tree?

Young plants can be shaped through appropriate pruning, although the species naturally develops into a larger tree.

Does Dahoon Holly keep leaves during winter?

Yes. As an evergreen species, it retains its foliage throughout the year.