Ilex x Nellie R.Stevens (Holly) - Standard Pleached
The Ilex x Nellie R.Stevens is a holly plant that is a cross between English holly ilex aquifolium and Chinese holly ilex cornuta. The plant itself with its beautiful glossy green leaves and red berries has always been traditionally seen in Europe and America as Christmas holly and used in some European countries to ward off evil spirits by hanging them above the doorway. The flowering period is April where it usually starts to blossom its small white flowers and during the Autumn-Winter period, the actual berries themselves start to form. It is a bushy plant with a fast growth speed. It does not requiring maintenance but a quick trim in the summer could help if the leaves get a bit too long. The hardiness of this plant at H6 is perfect for the British climate and only during the extreme cold do you need to shelter it. Be careful of pests and potentially the holly leaf disease with this plant. Be careful not to eat the berries, no matter how inviting they may seem, as they could cause potentially a minor stomach upset if ingested.
Product Dimensions
Girth 14-16 cm: 110 litre pot, Trunk – 200 cm (6.6 ft), Trellis - W140 x H120 cm (4.6 x 3.9 ft);
Girth 16-18 cm: 110 litre pot, Trunk – 200 cm (6.6 ft), Trellis - W140 x H120 cm (4.6 x 3.9 ft);
Girth 18-20 cm: 110 litre pot, Trunk – 200 cm (6.6 ft), Trellis - W140 x H120 cm (4.6 x 3.9 ft);
Latin Name: Quercus ilex
English Name: Holly
Species: Aquifoliaceae
Genus: Quercus
Foliage Type: Evergreen Broadleaf
Foliage: Green with red berries
Flower: Insignificant or non-blooming
Flowering Period: Spring
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Well-Drained, moist but well drained. Clay, Loam, Chalk, Sand
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight or Partial Shade.
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered or Exposed.
Hardiness Rating: High (H6)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -20 °C to -15 °C (-4 °F to 5 °F)
Maintenance: Pruning group 1
Growth Habit: Bushy
Growth Speed: Fast
Eventual Spread: 1.5 m - 4 m (4.9 ft – 13.12 ft)
Final Height: 1.5 m – 3 m (4.9 ft – 9.8 ft)
Cultivation: Grows best in a well-drained soil in a sunny position; also suitable for partial shade
Propagation: Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Architectural
Toxicity: Berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested
Pests: Aphids, scale insects and holly leaf miner may be a problem
Diseases: May be affected by holly leaf blight
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