25 Seeds Kurogane Holly Ilex rotunda Evergreen Ornamental Tree Shrub

Kurogane Holly (Ilex rotunda) is an evergreen holly species valued for its glossy deep green foliage and bright red berries that appear on female plants when a pollinator is present. This upright growing tree or large shrub develops a neat, rounded canopy and makes an excellent choice for hedges, screens, specimen planting, and year round structure in the landscape.

The small white flowers of spring give way to colorful autumn and winter berries that stand out against the dark foliage. Kurogane Holly works well in mixed borders, woodland plantings, and container culture when given adequate room, and it responds well to pruning for shaping. Grow it as a single specimen or in a row for a dense evergreen screen.
Species: Ilex rotunda
Type: Evergreen woody tree or large shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well draining, moist, slightly acidic soil
Zones: 6 to 9
Germination: Cold stratify seed for 60 to 90 days, then sow and keep warm and moist
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 10 to 15 feet apart for screens, wider for specimens
Notes: Female plants produce red berries when a male pollinator is nearby