Ilex aquifolium Nellie R. Stevens red Holly berries

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Ilex aquifolium 'Nellie R. Stevens' Tree

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Ilex aquifolium 'Nellie R. Stevens' Tree

Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Nellie R. Stevens' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: IAN.SS.12.1
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Holly Tree

From £67.50

From £67.50 ~~£67.50~~

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 5m x 3m in 20 years

Foliage Glossy rich green, evergreen leaves

Fruit Ornamental red berries enjoyed by birds

Soil Tolerant of most soil types

Description

Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a popular hybrid of English holly and Chinese or Horned holly. The glossy, rich green, spiny leaves remain an attractive feature on the tree all year round. Small white flowers are followed by bright red winter berries on this female variety.

This variety of Holly tree has a neat, pyramidal shape with dense foliage. It grows to 5 x 3 metres in 20 years, making it well suited to many gardens. It is popular with wildlife, particularly birds who favour both the shelter and berries. Growing best in full sun to partial shade, it can tolerate deeper shade too.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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