Nellie R. Stevens Holly

Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'

Description

Landscape Characteristics

Mature Size:  20 -30' tall by 10 - 15' wide Growth Rate:  Moderate to fast
Form / Shape: Oval Pyramidal Symmetrical Canopy Drought Tolerance:  Moderate to high
Flower / Fruit: White blooms in Spring; Red berries Fall through Winter Soil:  Well drained; moist; fertile, slightly acidic
Foliage:  Alternate, simple, oblong to ovate, spiny leaf; glossy dark green Light: Full sun; tolerates part shade but it limits flower & berries
Bark:   Smooth; green on young matures to tannish gray Pruning: Little pruning to develop strong structure; prune for shape, density & control size
  Uses: Hedge, screen, parking lot islands, lawn tree, buffer strips, of the most used

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