{"product_id":"american-holly-50-seeds","title":"American Holly Seeds – 50 Count","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/seeds-growing\"\u003eseeds growing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/garden-seeds\"\u003egarden seeds and growing essentials\u003c\/a\u003e at BuyAmerican.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic evergreen tree known for its ornamental beauty and holiday charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures glossy, spiny green leaves and bright red berries in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides vital shelter and food for birds and wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValuable white wood is used in furniture making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Holly (Ilex opaca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom Evergreen Tree, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-50 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruiting usually begins after 4-7 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Holly seeds have a deep dormancy and require a long, multi-step process for successful germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Soak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. \u003cstrong\u003eBoth seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2. Warm Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3. Cold Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the warm period, move the seeds (still in the moist medium) to the refrigerator (35-40°F) for an additional 60 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e After stratification, sow seeds 3\/8 inch deep in a prepared seed bed. Tamp down the soil lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor general seed-starting and storage guidance, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/garden-and-home\/yard-and-garden\/gardening-in-minnesota\/starting-seeds-indoors\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:ADDITIONAL-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping for this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns and seed guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this product, Southern Seeds\/Seed Therapy publishes a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, offering an eligible replacement or product-price refund for concerns reported within 60 days of delivery. Original shipping is generally excluded. Preference-based physical returns generally require customer-paid return shipping; supplier errors or damaged or defective items receive an appropriate resolution without an additional return-shipping charge. Contact BuyAmerican at hello@buyamerican.mom with your order number, product name, and concern before mailing anything back. BuyAmerican’s standard return policy provides a 30-day request period for eligible unused items in original packaging. Ask BuyAmerican to coordinate any supplier guarantee request for your marketplace order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican return policy\u003c\/a\u003e or contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@buyamerican.mom\"\u003eBuyAmerican order support\u003c\/a\u003e before a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:ADDITIONAL-DETAILS:END --\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55724608127268,"sku":"sku-41659936309385","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/american-holly-50-seeds-packet-seed-therapy-2975130.png?v=1783754379","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/american-holly-50-seeds","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}