Nellie R. Stevens Holly

Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'

(Photo by Heather Castleberry)

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Taxonomy _(1,2)

Classification: Angiosperm, dicot
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Common name: Nellie R. Stevens Holly

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General Information _(1,2,3)

Region of Origin: Hybrid between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex cornuta
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Growth Habit: Large shrub to small tree

• Size: 15-25 feet
• Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
• Flowering: Spring
• Fruiting: Winter

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Diagnostic Characteristics

Leaves _(1,2,3)

• Arrangement: Alternate
• Simple/Compound: Simple
• Shape: Oblong
• Other: 2-4 inches

(Photo by Heather Castleberry)

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Stem/Bark

(Photo by Heather Castleberry)

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Flower _(1,2,3)

• Perfect/Imperfect: Imperfect
• Color: White

(Photo by Heather Castleberry)

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Fruit _(1,2,3)

• Fruit type: Berry
• Size: <0.5 inch
• Color: Red (Green, immature fruit in picture)

(Photo by Heather Castleberry)

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Horticultural Information _(2,3)

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• pH: Acidic
• Maintenance: Easy to care for
• Landscape Uses: Hedge, screen, border, attract birds
• Other: Drought tolerant

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References

1) Dirr, M. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their identification, ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses. 4^th Ed. (1975). Stipes Publishing Company.
2) Gilman, E. Watson, D. Ilex x ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ Holly. Fact Sheet. (1993). http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/ilexa.pdf
3) Scheper, J. (1997). Floridata. http://www.floridata.com/ref/i/ilex_xne.cfm

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