Ilex aquifolium Nelly Stevens Stam / 35L / 190Cm
Ilex aquifolium Nelly Stevens Stam / 35L / 190Cm
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Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' Standard
Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens'
35L pot • Standard form • Supplied approximately 190cm tall
Plant Highlights: Glossy evergreen foliage • Elegant standard form • Bright red berries on mature plants • Excellent year-round structure • Ideal for formal gardens and entrances
Overview
Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a vigorous evergreen holly valued for its glossy dark green foliage, naturally dense growth and reliable display of bright red berries on mature plants. Trained as a standard, it provides instant height and architectural interest, making it an excellent focal point for formal gardens, patios and entranceways.
The neatly formed crown offers dependable year-round structure, while the evergreen foliage provides colour in every season. This attractive standard is equally effective planted individually or used in pairs to frame doorways, pathways and garden features.
Why We Love It
- Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
- Elegant standard form creates an instant focal point.
- Bright red berries add autumn and winter colour on mature plants.
- Dense growth responds well to shaping.
- Excellent for formal gardens, courtyards and large containers.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' |
| Common Name | Nellie R. Stevens Holly |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub trained as a standard |
| Foliage | Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves |
| Flower | Small white flowers |
| Flowering Period | Late spring |
| Fruit | Bright red berries on mature plants |
| Growth Habit | Dense rounded crown on a clear stem |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Overall size is maintained through regular pruning of the crown |
| Mature Spread | Crown size depends on pruning and training |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy in Irish gardens. |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic to neutral |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade. It grows well in sheltered and moderately exposed locations.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, especially if grown in a container.
Soil
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. It adapts well to a range of soil types provided they do not remain waterlogged.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a spring mulch to help conserve moisture and maintain healthy root growth.
Routine Care
Trim lightly after the main growing season to maintain the rounded crown. Remove any shoots developing from the trunk below the graft to preserve the standard form.
Perfect For
- Formal entrance planting.
- Driveways and pathways.
- Courtyard gardens.
- Large decorative containers.
- Architectural evergreen planting.
Good to Know
The supplied height of 190cm refers to the overall height at the time of sale. Mature plants are noted for their reliable berry display, adding valuable colour and interest through autumn and winter while the glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens'
- Trained as a standard.
- Supplied in a 35L nursery pot.
- Supplied approximately 190cm tall.
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