Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Ilex Nellie R. Stevens
Holly
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Description
Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a large ornamental holly, evergreen, with less spiny leaves than the common species, appreciated for its beautiful and abundant crimson berries in winter.
This hardy ornamental holly forms a compact, bushy and conical habit, reaching a height of 5-6m (16 ft 5 in-19 ft 8 in). Its evergreen leaves, 5 to 8cm (2 to 3.1 in) in length, alternate, ovate, single, with few spines, are shiny dark green. After inconspicuous cream-white flowering, numerous crimson and shiny fruits, about 1cm (0.4 in) in diameter, brighten the foliage from September. Highly decorative in winter, the Nellie R. Stevens holly is a dioecious bush, with only female plants producing berries, but at least one male plant is required for fertilization.
Slow growing, Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' thrives in well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil, without excessive limestone, in sunny or partially shady locations. During the first 5 years, training pruning is necessary in spring and then, to maintain a good habit, once a year at the same time. It can also be shaped into topiary forms.
Easy to cultivate, the 'Nellie R. Stevens' holly is a bush that can be used as a specimen, in dense hedges, or as a windbreak. It can be found in beds with decorative fruits that illuminate neglected areas of the garden, as well as in woodland settings. It is an ornamental shrub that can be seen as a topiary. It can also be grown in containers on terraces, for example.
Holly, a symbol of pagan and religious holidays, is often present on Christmas tables.
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Botanical data
Ilex
Nellie R. Stevens
Aquifoliaceae
Holly
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' should be planted in well-drained, fresh, humus-rich soil that is not too calcareous, in a sunny or semi-shaded location, either in spring or autumn. For the first 5 years, only prune if necessary in spring, and then once a year at the same time to maintain a good habit. It can be trained as a topiary. To achieve a dense hedge, space each young plant 1m (3 ft 4 in) apart. Aphids can attack the young shoots and scale insects can devour the leaves. Ilex can be attacked by the holly fly. Beware of stagnant moisture in heavy soil, as it can lead to root rot (phytophthora).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.