Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' Standard

Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens'

55L pot • Standard form • Supplied approximately 190cm tall

Plant Highlights: Glossy evergreen foliage • Elegant standard form • Bright red berries on mature plants • Dense year-round structure • Excellent specimen tree

Overview

Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a vigorous evergreen holly prized for its dense, glossy dark green foliage and naturally pyramidal habit. Trained as a standard, it combines a clear stem with a neatly formed crown, creating an elegant architectural feature for gardens, patios and entrances throughout the year.

Small white flowers appear in late spring, followed by abundant bright red berries on mature plants, providing valuable winter interest. This cultivar is noted for producing berries reliably without requiring a separate male pollinator in most garden situations, making it an excellent standalone specimen.

Why We Love It

• Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
• Standard form creates an elegant focal point.
• Bright red berries add colour through autumn and winter.
• Dense growth responds well to light shaping.
• Excellent for formal gardens, entrances and large containers.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in sheltered or exposed gardens and develops the fullest crown in a bright position.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly for container-grown specimens.

Soil

Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. It adapts to a range of soil types provided drainage is good.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and improve soil structure.

Routine Care

Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the shape of the crown and remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches. Remove shoots arising from the stem to preserve the standard form.

Perfect For

• Formal gardens.
• Entranceways and driveways.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Large decorative containers.
• Year-round architectural planting.

Good to Know

The supplied height of 190cm refers to the plant at the time of sale, including the clear stem. The height and shape of the crown can be maintained through regular pruning, making this an excellent long-term specimen for gardens where evergreen structure is valued.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens'
• Trained as a standard specimen.
• Supplied in a 55L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 190cm tall.