Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens'

Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' – supplied in a 2-litre container

Plant Highlights: Dense evergreen foliage • Bright red berries on established plants • Excellent for hedging and screening • Year-round garden structure

Overview

Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a vigorous evergreen holly valued for its glossy dark green foliage, dense branching and reliable year-round presence. It naturally develops into a broad, bushy shrub, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening or as a striking specimen plant.

Small white flowers appear in late spring, followed by attractive red berries on established female plants when pollination occurs. The combination of evergreen foliage and colourful berries provides lasting interest through autumn and winter.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, this holly is adaptable to a range of garden conditions, although it performs best where the soil does not become waterlogged during winter.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Apply a spring mulch of organic matter to help retain moisture and improve soil structure.

Wildlife

The spring flowers provide nectar for pollinating insects, while the berries can provide a valuable food source for birds later in the season. The dense evergreen growth also offers excellent shelter for garden wildlife.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring, or lightly trim in summer to maintain the desired size and shape. It responds well to clipping and can be grown as an attractive evergreen hedge.

Perfect For

• Evergreen hedging
• Privacy screening
• Specimen planting
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Formal and informal gardens
• Year-round structure

Good to Know

'Nellie R. Stevens' is a female holly cultivar. Red berries are produced when pollination occurs, so berry production may vary depending on growing conditions and the presence of a suitable pollinating holly nearby.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 2-litre container
• Evergreen shrub
• Glossy dark green foliage
• Small white flowers in late spring
• Bright red berries may develop on established plants following pollination
• Suitable for full sun or partial shade
• Ideal for hedging, screening and specimen planting in fertile, well-drained soil