Ilex Nellie Stevens

Nellie R. Stevens Holly

Large shrub to small tree broad, pyramidal; dense small white flowers in spring red fruit does not persist as well as many hollies can produce fruit without cross-pollination;

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Landscape use

Hedge

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No