Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
SKU
4530
One of the most attractive of all hollies. Vigorous grower with dense branches, it makes an excellent tall screen. Bears abundant, large, bright orange-red berries that add dashes of color to the lustrous, dark evergreen foliage. Creates an impressive statement in the landscape when planted in groups, used as a large background plant or specimen. Male Chinese hollies are useful planted nearby as pollenizers. Full to partial sun. Evergreen. Strong growth 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage and berries. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Outstanding Evergreen Shrub |
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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