American Holly Seeds – 50 Count

Southern Seeds was founded in 2019 by Ryan and Kim Dorn and became Seed Therapy in 2025. The family business moved its operations to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2023. Drawing on generations of growing experience, the team focuses on dependable seeds, personal customer service, and helping gardeners succeed. Its work includes relationships with American farms and seed donations to schools and community gardens.

The American Holly is a classic evergreen tree revered for its ornamental beauty and its significant role in holiday traditions. Known for its glossy, spiny green leaves and bright red berries, it is a beloved Christmas decoration, symbolizing joy and merrymaking. This medium-sized tree is an excellent choice for those looking to add a touch of timeless elegance and holiday cheer to their garden, providing vital shelter and food for winter wildlife.

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• Classic evergreen tree known for its ornamental beauty and holiday charm.
• Features glossy, spiny green leaves and bright red berries in winter.
• Provides vital shelter and food for birds and wildlife.
• Valuable white wood is used in furniture making.

• Plant Name: American Holly (Ilex opaca)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom Evergreen Tree, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial Tree
• Height: 20-50 feet
• Days to Maturity: Fruiting usually begins after 4-7 years.
• USDA Zone: 5-9
• Origin: American Grown

Sold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.

Country of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.

• Dormancy: American Holly seeds have a deep dormancy and require a long, multi-step process for successful germination.
• 1. Soak: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Both seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable.
• 2. Warm Stratification: Place seeds in a moist medium (like sand or peat) in a plastic bag and keep warm (around 70-80°F) for 30-60 days.
• 3. Cold Stratification: After the warm period, move the seeds (still in the moist medium) to the refrigerator (35-40°F) for an additional 60 days.
• Depth: After stratification, sow seeds 3/8 inch deep in a prepared seed bed. Tamp down the soil lightly.
• Care: Keep the area consistently moist and mulch the seed bed. Be aware that germination can be sporadic and may occur over the course of a year.

Keep unused seeds dry and cool in a clearly labeled, closed container. Protect the packet from humidity and temperature swings, and retain the variety name and sowing notes for your next planting. Use the species-specific directions below when deciding whether to start indoors, sow directly, soak seeds, or provide a cold period. Germination and growth vary with seed handling and local growing conditions.

For general seed-starting and storage guidance, see University of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.

Shipping for this product

This product ships directly from Southern Seeds, now Seed Therapy. The supplier currently lists standard processing of 1–3 business days, increasing to approximately 3–5 business days during the busy late-December-through-April-or-May seed season. Processing is separate from carrier transit time. Its published standard shipping rate is $4.99 per order, with free standard shipping at a merchandise subtotal of $35 or more after discounts and before taxes. The options, offers, and final charges displayed at BuyAmerican checkout govern this order; purchases from other makers may ship separately. Carrier delivery dates are estimates. The supplier ships within the United States and may restrict certain seeds by destination.

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