English Holly, Ilex Aquifolium, Tree 20 Seeds (Evergreen, Showy Fruits) Leaf: Alternate, simple, evergreen, elliptical, 1 to 3 inches long, spiny toothed margin, thickened and leathery, shiny dark green above, much paler below. Flower: Dioecious; dull green-white, male flowers on 3 to 7 flowered cymes, female flowers are solitary with a pleasant odor, appearing in late spring. Fruit: Berry-like drupe, red, rarely yellow when ripe, 1/4 inch in diameter, containing ribbed nutlets; maturing in fall and persisting on tree into winter. Twig: Slender, with rust-colored pubescence; buds small reddish brown, pointed. Bark: Light gray and smooth regardless of size. Form: A small tree to 50 feet, with a thick crown and pyramidal form, usually with branches to the ground. Zone: 7 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow Plant Type: Long Lived, Broadleaf Evergreen Family: Aquifoliaceae Native Range: Western and Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia Height: 30 to 50 feet Spread: 15 to 25 feet Shape: Pyramidal Bloom Time: May Bloom Color: White Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in locations protected from cold winter winds. Part afternoon shade is best in hot summer climates. Avoid poorly drained soils. Culture: Prune in winter if needed. English Holly is a better ornamental tree than American Holly but it has less winter hardiness. Uses: Effective as a specimen or in small groups. Foundation plantings. Foliage and fruit provide good color for the winter landscape. Tall hedge. Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.