Tree Of the Week
Ilex aquifolium Nellie R Stevens
Ilex aquifolium Nellie R Stevens or Holly Nellie R Stevens, is a lovely evergreen with smooth rather than spikey leaves.
The abundant red berries appear in the autumn and persist through the winter, contrast brilliantly with the attractive glossy dark green leaves. As well as brighten up the winter garden, this evergreen provides food and nesting opportunities for birds and wildlife.
It is ideal for screening due to its tight, conical upright habit and density. In addition to it’s aesthetic characteristics, the Ilex Nellie R Stevens is tolerant to adverse conditions.
We have this versatile evergreen screening tree in various forms and sizes, including standard (up to 4m high), pleached (various frame sizes) and some attractive half standard etc. See our stock availability list for details.
Ideal Conditions: Grows well in well-drained soil, is drought tolerant, needs sun-partial sun
Did you know: Nellie R Stevens is an American cultivar, a hybrid of Ilex cornuta and Ilex aquifolium. It was developed in Maryland, by Nellie Robinson Stevens and released to the nursery trade in 1954.
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We would be delighted to show you around our Tree and Hedge nursery in Iver, Buckinghamshire, whether you are interested in screening trees or instant hedges.
We are located near to M4, M25 and M40 junctions, about 6 miles from Heathrow Airport. Also, just 15 miles from central London and 1 mile from Iver Station. With regular trains from London Paddington.
Please phone us first 01753 652022 to book a nursery visit and we will ensure we have an expert on hand to show you around.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you with your enquiry.
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Ideal for screening due to its symmetrical habit, density and lack of pruning requirements. The glossy green leaves are smooth rather than spikey. The autumn berries provide colour and food for birds. Grows well in well-drained soil, is drought tolerant, needs partial sun.
This is a popular tree, with an upright and bushy habit which is perfect year-round screening in its pleached form. Its large leaves are elliptical, shiny and bright green and have small, sweet-smelling, white flowers, which grow in vertical racemes, followed by small, cherry-like fruit.
A compact, small sized evergreen tree with camellia-like olive-green leaves that looks attractive in pleached form. It bears large clusters of white flowers in late summer. A tough performing species that will thrive on most soils, but avoid waterlogged areas
