Longstalk Holly, Long-stalk Holly, Cherry Holly Ilex collina

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Ilex collina

Family:

Aquifoliaceae

Genus:

Ilex

Species:

collina

Common Name:

Longstalk Holly, Long-stalk Holly, Cherry Holly

Seeds Per Pound:
27,168
Quantity:
0.05 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
49
Germination:
83%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
8-10ft
Collection Locale:
West Virginia
Crop Year:
2013
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6
In Stock: 0.05 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 49 seeds)
$6.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: seedlings need shade for their first year , Sporadic germination will occur over a 2-3 year period.
In a Nutshell:
* Ilex collina is a species of holly known by the common name longstalk holly.
* It is native to the eastern United States, where it can be found in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.
* This plant is a shrub or tree up to 3 to 4 meters tall. The leaves are oval with pointed tips and serrated edges. It is dioecious, with male and female reproductive parts on separate plants.
* This plant grows in thickets in moist areas, such as the margins of bogs and ponds.
* Threats to this species include habitat loss. There are about 37 occurrences for an estimated total of 4000 individuals. more...
* A small deciduous tree with gray bark and spreading branches, 1/4" bright red fruit, native to West Virginia and southwest Virginia. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov