Nellie R. Stevens Holly - 1 Gallon Pot
$20.98
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$20.98
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Nellie R. Stevens Holly - 1 Gallon Pot
$20.98
Sale price
$20.98
Regular price
$26.00
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Description
Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub or Tree
Height at Maturity: 15-20'
Width at Maturity: 12-15'
Spacing: 6-8' for solid hedge; 18'+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Dense, Pyramidal
Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast
Flower Color: White
Flower Size: Small
Flowering Period: May, June
Flower Type:
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: Yes
Berry Color: Red
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Somewhat Dry
Soil pH: 5.5 - 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low to Average
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Mildew, Heat, Clay Soil
Description
A long-time favorite of landscapers and home gardeners and one of the fastest growing and most dependable of the tall hollies, the Nellie R. Stevens Holly, often misspelled "Nellie R. Stephens," is an evergreen tree with a broad, pyramidal growth habit and lustrous, dark blue-green leaves that are full to the ground. That said, lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive mid-size tree to 20 feet or more in height over time. Produces an abundant crop of bright red berries in fall that persist through winter and are relished by birds. A perfect choice for privacy screens.
Landscape & Garden Uses
The Nellie R. Stevens Holly can be grown as a shrub, with foliage from the ground up, or lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive and colorful evergreen tree.
Growing 15 to 20 feet in height and 10 to 15 feet wide (depending on pruning), the Nellie R. Stevens Holly is ideal for use as a specimen, in single or staggered rows to form a solid privacy hedge or screen, or to frame the corners of homes or other buildings. As this holly grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive evergreen tree that is perfect for use as a focal point specimen in landscape border or home foundation plantings. Great for use in the ground or in large pots around swimming pools and other outdoor living spaces. The abundant crop of berries make it a welcome addition to bird and wildlife gardens. Excellent for an outdoor Christmas tree!
Suggested Spacing: 6 to 8 apart for solid privacy screens and hedges; 18 feet or more apart for space between trees
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Holly is not reliably winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Holly is not reliably winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
The Nellie R. Stevens Holly is exceptionally easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Alkaline soils result in chlorosis (yellowing of leaves) which can be corrected by the application of chelated iron and/or soil sulfur. More berries are produced in full to mostly sun however you can expect a good crop even with some shade. Four hours or more of direct sunlight per day is suggested. Minimal if an maintenance when left to grow natural. That said, many landscapers will perform an annual pruning to maintain a more formal appearance or to control size.
Important Note: Any heavy pruning after spring flowering will reduce or eliminate berry production.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for a Holly tree.
How To Plant A Holly Tree In The Ground Or In Pots
How To Prune A Holly Bush Or Tree
How To Fertilize & Water A Holly Tree
Privacy Screen Design And Planting Tips
Plant Long & Prosper!
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I recently purchased and received a one gallon size Nellie R. Stevens holly tree from Wilson Bros Gardens. The holly tree arrived in excellent condition due to the extra careful packing and shipping. I have bought plants from Wilson Bros Gardens previously and have never been disappointed. Their plants are always healthy and do not take long to get established and thrive after being planted in the ground. This is a reputable company and I am so glad to have found their online shop. They also offer a wide selection of plants from which to choose.--------------------------------------------------------Wow! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
I ordered 3 Nellie Stevens hollies online and am very happy with the order. They arrived quickly and were very well packaged. The soil was still moist and the plants were in excellent condition. I’m sure I will be ordering more in the future.-------------------------------------------We are so happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG :)
My Nellie R Stevens arrived quickly and was packaged extremely well. I will be ordering more from this great company.--------------------------------Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Design
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