Nellie R. Stevens Holly: The Perfect Choice for Hedges and Privacy

Looking for a fast-growing, evergreen solution for hedges and privacy screens? Our Nellie R. Stevens holly is the ideal choice. This listing includes ten (10) individual plants, each standing 6-12 inches tall and grown in a 2.5″ pot. Unlike other hedge trees, the Nellie R. Stevens stays a vibrant deep green throughout the year, even during summer heat and mild drought conditions. These hollies are known for their rapid growth, adding as much as 2-3 feet per year without the need for pruning.

Once your Nellie R. Stevens hollies reach your desired height, simply clip off the leader to encourage them to thicken out, creating a dense and effective privacy screen. Their dark green foliage provides a stunning backdrop for other plants in your garden, making them perfect accent plants. During the winter months, you’ll be delighted by the bright red berries that contrast beautifully against the deep green leaves. These are hardy in zones 6-9 and exhibit good drought tolerance.

Left to grow naturally, Nellie R. Stevens hollies can reach heights of 15-25 feet with a spread of 5-10 feet. They thrive in full sun to partial shade, making them adaptable to various garden settings. Planting instructions are included with every order to ensure successful establishment and growth. These holly trees are a great choice for creating natural property dividers that are also aesthetically pleasing.

With their fast growth rate and evergreen nature, Nellie R. Stevens hollies offer numerous benefits. They provide year-round privacy, act as windbreaks, and enhance the beauty of your landscape. The red berries in winter add a touch of seasonal color, while the dense foliage provides shelter for birds and other wildlife. These hollies are relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and care once established. They are a long-lasting investment that will beautify your property for years to come. It’s important to note that we do not ship to HI, AK, and PR.

We take pride in being a certified nursery, ensuring that you receive healthy and vigorous plants. Our Nellie R. Stevens hollies are carefully grown and inspected before shipping to meet our high standards of quality. Planting instructions are included with every order to help you get started on creating your perfect hedge or privacy screen. Thank you for considering our listing, and we are confident that you will be delighted with your purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How tall will these Nellie R. Stevens hollies get? When left unpruned, they can reach 15-25 feet in height.
• What type of soil is best for planting them? Nellie R. Stevens hollies prefer well-drained soil.
• How often should I water these plants? Water regularly, especially during the first year, until they are established. After that, they are drought-tolerant.
• Can these hollies tolerate full sun? Yes, they thrive in full sun to partial shade.
• What USDA hardiness zones are these plants suitable for? They are hardy in zones 6-9.