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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Newly planted Nellie Stevens
I like the little bushes. It’s going to be several years to look like the picture from which I selected them. Looking forward to them being a good privacy hedge.
The knockout roses and Nellie
The knockout roses and Nellie R Stevens holly came in very full and look great.
My comeback Nellie Stevens
Absolutely love my Nellie Steven’s. However, Our zone 7 2025 early dry Spring the deer defoliated them 5’ up. But, after installing a 2nd fence around our 6 acres - my Holly leaves are flushing out in April. So hang in there should this happen to you.
The Holly is strong
The Holly looks good and strong.
Love it! Very healthy will
Love it! Very healthy will be getting more.
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