Nellie Stevens Holly Shrub

Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens'

An ideal choice for both hedging and privacy screening, with a fast growth rate of 3 feet each year

Maintains deep green foliage year-round, unlike other hedges that can brown in heat and drought

Easy to maintain in a naturally dense, pyramidal shape, or can be pruned as you see fit



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Popular Hedge for Complete Year-Round Privacy

Why Nellie Stevens Hollies?

The Nellie Stevens has soared in popularity. Why? Well, for starters, it's the ideal selection for both hedging and privacy screening, especially since it grows up to 3 feet each year.

Plus, it thrives on neglect. No green thumb is no problem since they grow in sun or partial shade. And you'll appreciate how these holly trees stay deep green year-round, unlike other hedge trees that can brown out during either the summer heat or mild droughts.

Plant each Nellie Stevens Holly 5 to 6 feet apart for a living wall that gives you complete privacy, no holes and no gaps. You control how they grow - whether that's naturally into a dense, pyramidal shape that matures at 15 to 25 feet in height, or pruned into a tall box hedge.

What is a Jumbo Nellie Stevens Holly Shrub?

Jumbo shrubs are the most mature shrubs offered at Fast Growing Trees. Thanks to their well-developed root systems and large container size, they provide excellent drought resistance and improved nutrient absorption. Jumbos are ideal for creating immediate privacy and adding fullness to your garden beds without the wait.

Grown in limited quantities, Jumbo shrubs are perfect for homeowners who want fast results and a lasting impression in their landscape.

Buy the Best Nellie Stevens Holly Plants from FastGrowingTrees

And because they grow as much as 2 to 3 feet per year without pruning, they're truly one-of-a-kind. Furthermore, during the winter months, you'll enjoy the Nellie Stevens' red berries against its deep green foliage. Clip off a few branches to decorate your home for the holidays. Dazzling, graceful wildlife also emerges since those berries attract an array of birds.

But the best part? We plant, grow and nurture our Nellie Stevens for best results. That means you get effortless, amazing-growing benefits without hassle on your part. Once your Nellie is shipped to your door, it's ready to grow and adapt easily in your own landscape.

You won't find a better privacy screen at such a low price. These will sell out shortly, so hurry and grab a few Nellie Stevens of your own!

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Product Details

Mature Height:15-25 ft.
Mature Width:8-15 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI, OR
Grows Well In Zones:6-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 6-9 outdoors

(hardy down to 0℉)

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Forrestine S.
4/16/2026
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Beautiful

I ordered 7. They were so beautiful when they arrived. . . . a few yellow leaves, but I assumed they'd been heavily watered for shipping. They were a gift for our daughter. We got them all planted and they look great. Can't wait to watch them grow. Great experience.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHi Forrestine! It’s great to hear your plants arrived beautiful and that the planting went well. A few yellow leaves can be normal after transit, and we’re glad to hear they’re looking great now. We hope they grow beautifully for your daughter.
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Betsy W.
4/16/2026
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Look good…planting them tomorrow

Great compan

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Cherye D.
4/16/2026
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Arrived healthy and is thriving!

I ordered 2 Nellie Steven’s Hollies, they arrived in great condition, and are thriving a week later!

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Mary B.
4/16/2026
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Nellie Steven’s Holly

We ordered two and planted them the day after they arrived. They are doing very well so far.

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Kent Z.
4/15/2026
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Great Plants, Great Price

At first my order showed a shipping date 5 weeks out, but the plants actually arrived in a little over a week, healthy and beautiful

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