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jimwil22 rhinelander, WI(Zone 4a) Mar 09, 2006

hi forum, with the fruit in fall, how does one grow this zone 3-9 holly (from seed) , does the fruit need to be dried before planting, or does
the seed need any special preparation or stratification ? jim

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MaVieRose High Desert, CA(Zone 8a) Mar 09, 2006

hope this help http://www.macphailwoods.org/wildlife/winterberryholly.html , http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/holly.html

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Mar 09, 2006

I didn't look at the links, so I hope I don't duplicate too much. the seeds must be removed from the fruits and washed of any trace of fruit.

I had my success by then planting the seed in pots outdoors in the fall with germination occurring the following spring, thus indicating a need for cold stratification.

The fruit color and abundance may not be as pronounced on seedlings raised from seed of selected cultivars.

Scott

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jimwil22 rhinelander, WI(Zone 4a) Mar 10, 2006

thanks, Decumbent -- these grow wild here and i thought to plant some seeds first, then get one
or two of the cultivars from a nursery.jim

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