Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree
Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree

Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree

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Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree is a vigorous, dense, pyramidal growing evergreen with leathery dark green leaves foliage with small spiked edging. During the winter time light green berries that mature into orange-red berries bring a pop of color against the dense foliage. Birds are attracted to its fruit and will be a good food supply during the colder months. 

Full sun to partial sun.

Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.

Drought tolerant once established.

Yellow flowers, non-fragrant

Additional features: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Wildlife, Attracts Pollinators, and Disease Resistant

This Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree comes in a 1 Gallon pot.

Size: Mature size can reach 15' - 25' x 5' - 10'

Light: Full to partial sun

Hardiness zone: 6 - 9

Characteristics: Grows in a pyramidal shape. Evergreen boxwood. Develops round red fruit in winter months. Pruning is easy to do and encouraged for shaping.

Growth Rate: Fast

Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, rich, but is adaptable to all types of well draining soils with the pH 5.5-6.5. Tolerant to moderate drought once roots have been established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring.

Used commonly for hedging and privacy screening. Can plant as near as 5 - 6'ft apart.

Water regularly during first year after transplanting to ensure proper and healthy root growth. Water during periods of extreme drought.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 6 - 9

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Nellie R Stevens Holly Tree

The result of a chance cross-pollination between the Chinese holly and the English holly, though its popularity was not by chance. This large, pyramidal plant, capable of reaching over 25'ft high, wide adaptability, and ease of maintenance. Thriving on either neglect or poor growing conditions, the Nellie R. Stevens Holly quickly became a favorite for gardeners and those in search for a privacy screen or hedge.

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