The Nellie R Stevens Holly is a cross between the English Holly and Chinese Holly. The Nellie R Stevens Holly has a naturally dense broad pyramidal shape. The leaves on a Nellie R Stevens Holly are glossy with a dark green color and are among the darkest of any plant. The Nellie R Stevens Holly produces inconspicuous white flowers in the spring.
The flowers allow the Nellie R Stevens Holly to pollinate and produce an abundant amount of vivid red berries that are very attractive. The Nellie R Stevens Holly is adapted to many environmental conditions with its superior level of shade and drought tolerance.
The Nellie Stevens typically grows to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide, but in ideal conditions it can grow much larger. The Nellie Stevens holly is a fast grower, up to 3 feet per year. It is often used as a
screen because the foliage remains intact and grows thickly from the ground to the top of the plant. It is a durable shrub that is widely used in commercial and residential landscaping. It can be pruned to
form a tall hedge or a small specimen tree.