189. Ilex opaca

Common name(s): American Holly

Plant type: evergreen medium tree
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 75-80 degrees F
Time to rooting : 6-8 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: winter
Seed treatment : none
Preferred seed moisture : outdoors
Preferred temperature for germination : natural degrees F
Time required for germination : 8-16 weeks
Light conditions for germination : natural
Comment: An alternative seeding environment is greenhouse beds.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: late summer
Type of graft: 'T', whip