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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Nellie Stevens Holly Shrub Care
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Sunlight
Plant your Holly in an area with full to partial sun - at least 4 hours of sunlight daily.
Watering
Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Water when the soil is dry 2-3 inches down.
Fertilizing
Fertilization isn't required for your Holly, but you can apply an evergreen fertilizer in the spring as needed.
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.
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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: | AZ, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 6-9 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 6-9 outdoors
(hardy down to 0℉)
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Based on 537 reviews
Extremely satisfied!
Trees arrived extremely well packaged and in phenomenal health. We planted them in the ground within a day of receiving and they are looking very good. We look forward to seeing them grow. Outstanding company and their customer service is top-notch!!!
Robust holly
I ordered 16 of these and planted them early fall 2024 as a row hedge. Trees arrived quickly and in good condition. I live in southern Maryland. That winter we had a foot of snow on ground for over 2 weeks, which is unusual for the area. The trees are deer resistant, but with no other choice of food the deer stripped them clean. No leaves left. Come spring time I figured the trees were dead and not coming back. To my surprise all 16 bounced back and bounced back fast. By late April they were full of leaves and growing strong. Seems to be a pretty hearty tree. I am buying more to stagger behind the existing row for better privacy.
Healthy Shrubs
Arrived packaged nicely and in good condition. New growth and berries already present. Very pleased with purchase. Shrubs were a nice size.
Great!
I'm a repeat buyer, this time I got the 3 gal and they were big, like 4 foot, very impressive. Well packed and shipped in just a few days. After a week planted, they look great. Better price than the local nursery too.
Nellie Stevens Holly
Arrived healthy. A little smaller than I expected (7 gal-- about 4ft. tall)
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