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- Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
The Basics
This upright evergreen shrub has smooth green leaves creating lush foliage. It produces small white flowers that bloom in spring and bright orange-red berries pollinated by male Chinese hollies. Rapidly growing up to 15-25 feet tall (10 feet wide), this plant as ideally used as a shrub, border, small tree, tall hedge and privacy screen.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; Adapts well to almost any soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9
The Care
This upright evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. The first year of growth requires watering weekly. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended to maintain desired shape.