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Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Pronunciation: I-leks
SKU #04530
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | One of the most attractive of all hollies! Vigorous growing with a broad pyramidal tree-like form, dense branching, and lustrous, dark green, leathery foliage. An excellent hedge, screen, or specimen. Produces large, bright orange-red berries without a male pollenizer; plant with a male Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) for increased berry set. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | A vigorous grower, this Holly's huge proportions place it in the tree category, either shaped into a spreading semi-formal canopy or encouraged to grow vertical as a specimen. Line up several for a durable evergreen windbreak. Both prickly and dense, it's a security barrier and privacy screen. Produces berries if provided a male Chinese Holly. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, but highly adaptable; avoid heavy, wet soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, when established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
| History | Nellie R. Stevens is a hybrid between English, or common holly (Ilex aquifolium) and Burford Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'). |
Details
| Description | One of the most attractive of all hollies! Vigorous growing with a broad pyramidal tree-like form, dense branching, and lustrous, dark green, leathery foliage. An excellent hedge, screen, or specimen. Produces large, bright orange-red berries without a male pollenizer; plant with a male Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) for increased berry set. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | A vigorous grower, this Holly's huge proportions place it in the tree category, either shaped into a spreading semi-formal canopy or encouraged to grow vertical as a specimen. Line up several for a durable evergreen windbreak. Both prickly and dense, it's a security barrier and privacy screen. Produces berries if provided a male Chinese Holly. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, but highly adaptable; avoid heavy, wet soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, when established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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History
| History | Nellie R. Stevens is a hybrid between English, or common holly (Ilex aquifolium) and Burford Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'). |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Nellie R. Stevens Holly produce flowers?
Inconspicuous
Is Nellie R. Stevens Holly evergreen or deciduous?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Nellie R. Stevens Holly?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly is Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Nellie R. Stevens Holly resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Nellie R. Stevens Holly grow?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Nellie R. Stevens Holly?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Nellie R. Stevens Holly in my landscape?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly is suitable for: Barrier, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Nellie R. Stevens Holly in my garden design?
A vigorous grower, this Holly's huge proportions place it in the tree category, either shaped into a spreading semi-formal canopy or encouraged to grow vertical as a specimen. Line up several for a durable evergreen windbreak. Both prickly and dense, it's a security barrier and privacy screen. Produces berries if provided a male Chinese Holly.
What color are Nellie R. Stevens Holly flowers?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Nellie R. Stevens Holly?
Nellie R. Stevens Holly has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Nellie R. Stevens Holly?
Good companion plants for Nellie R. Stevens Holly include: Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia).
How do I care for Nellie R. Stevens Holly?
Easily grown in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, but highly adaptable; avoid heavy, wet soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, when established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape.
What is the history of Nellie R. Stevens Holly?
Nellie R. Stevens is a hybrid between English, or common holly (Ilex aquifolium) and Burford Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii').
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.