Holly | Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Clear Stem 40cm - Height 80-100cm - 15lt 6ft-7.5ft | 1.9m - 2.25mIlex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. Its a female, partially self pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese
sharply acidic
tolerating drought once established
great as a specimen plant or a shade tree for informal
These blooms are borne in clusters and serve as a focal point in the garden
but it can withstand hard pruning
The tree can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide over time
If planted in a group
lending a delicate texture to the overall silhouette of the tree
especially birds and pollinators
Excellent for beds and borders and hedges and screens
and along paths and borders
ornamental tree suitable for informal and cottage gardens