Ilex - Nellie R Stevens - Standard Tree

Ilex, commonly known as common Holly, is an excellent evergreen option to create a screen for unwanted views or to conceal neighbouring properties. This beloved plant is hardy, easy to grow, and can be trained as a standard tree. In the nursery, the stem is pruned to ensure it is straight until the canopy begins, which typically occurs at around six feet tall. Ilex 'Nellie R Steven' is not a vigorous tree, so it only requires a firm prune once a year when mature. Although slow-growing, it has the potential to reach considerable heights, making it ideal for screening buildings. We offer specimen trees ranging from three to over five meters in height. The leathery dark green leaves and red berries are particularly striking in the winter.

Clipping: Holly is easy to clip by hand or with hedge cutters.

Leaves: Evergreen, much smoother and less spiky than English Holly and ovate.

Flowers: Tiny, white and fragrant. Blooms in spring.

Berries: masses of berries that turn red for autumn, and will be there for most of Winter too.

Wildlife: The berries are great for the birds.

Soil Ph: Wants high Acidic. Ericaceous compost 

Hardiness: -10.