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Red Ilex Plant Seeds – A Hardy and Ornamental Shrub for Your Garden

Red Ilex Plant Seeds - A Hardy and Ornamental Shrub for Your Garden

Red Ilex Plant Seeds - A Hardy and Ornamental Shrub for Your Garden

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Red Ilex (Ilex verticillata), commonly known as Winterberry Holly, is a beautiful deciduous shrub known for its vibrant red berries that brighten gardens in late fall and winter. Its striking contrast of glossy leaves and colorful berries adds year-round appeal, especially in colder months when most plants fade. Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and landscape accents, Red Ilex is a resilient, easy-to-grow choice for gardeners seeking beauty and durability.

Key Features:

  1. Produces bright red berries that last through winter
  2. Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soil types
  3. Excellent ornamental shrub for hedges and borders
  4. Attracts birds and pollinators to your garden
  5. Low-maintenance and long-living once established

Specifications:

  1. Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata
  2. Common Name: Red Ilex, Winterberry Holly
  3. Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
  4. Growth Habit: Dense, upright
  5. Height: 610 feet
  6. Spread: 48 feet
  7. Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  8. Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
  9. Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
  10. Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 39
  11. Season: Spring planting; berries appear in late fall to winter
  12. Germination Time: 48 weeks
  13. Planting Depth: inch deep
  14. Spacing: 46 feet apart
  15. Temperature for Germination: 6575F (1824C)
  16. Maintenance: Prune after fruiting to shape and remove old stems

Planting Guide:

  1. Sow seeds in a well-draining, moist soil mix about inch deep.
  2. Keep soil evenly moist and maintain a temperature around 70F until germination.
  3. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost into full sun or light shade.
  4. Space plants 46 feet apart to allow proper growth.
  5. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots.

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