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.

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Watering

Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Water when the soil is dry 2-3 inches down.

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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.

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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Walter F.
10/13/2025
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The Nellie Stevens Hollies arrived

The Nellie Stevens Hollies arrived promptly and were exactly as advertised. This is our second order from Fast Growing Trees and the level of service and the quality of the products has been excellent both times.

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Dee D.
10/3/2025
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Healthy and Growing!

My Nellie Stevens Holly arrived in good time, well packed and in great shape. It has been happy and growing well since I planted it the morning after it I got it.

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Linda G.
9/23/2025
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arrived in good shape. . . anxious to

arrived in good shape. . . anxious to watch it grow

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Robert M.
9/12/2025
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My 2 Holly Shrubs appear

My 2 Holly Shrubs appear to be setteling in and responding well to Florida's wet season. They ceratinly were traumatized by the FedEx improper handeling but, hopefully the damaged folliage will be replaced by new growth. Thank you for asking.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHI Robert, we’re sorry to hear about the rough handling during shipping, and we’ll be sure to share this feedback with the carrier. It’s encouraging that your hollies are settling in despite the damage. Please reach out anytime if you need extra care tips as they recover.
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Frederick M.
9/5/2025
Verified Buyer

So far, so good.

They're in the ground and, no issues with them so far.

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