Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Evergreen-Trees
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' Photo Gallery
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' |
| Common Name: | Nellie R. Stevens holly |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | tall foundation, specimen |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | pyramidal |
| Height: | 8 - 20 feet tall |
| Foliage: | alternate, simple, and evergreen lustrous green leaves may have 3 or 1 terminal spines |
| Flower: | dioecious |
| Fruit: | often produces a heavy load of red drupes, but may be inconsistent |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun or part shade |
| Water: | drought-tolerant |
| USDA Zone: | zones 6 - 9 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | pyramidal growth habit if not pruned |
| Additional Notes: | very popular holly in the nursery trade cross between I. aquifolium and I. cornuta |
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