Holly Nellie R Stevens

Nellie R. Stevens Holly is one of the most popular and widely planted evergreen hollies in the South — and for good reason. Its vigorous, broadly pyramidal form, large dark glossy green foliage, and spectacular clusters of large orange-red berries make it an outstanding specimen, privacy screen, or windbreak.

Mature Size: 15–25 ft. tall, 10–15 ft. wide
Growth Rate: Fast — 18–24 inches per year
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 6–9
Water: Moderate — adaptable to most well-drained soils
Best For: Privacy screens, windbreaks, specimen plantings, wildlife gardens, formal landscapes, large borders

Mostly self-fertile but produces more berries with a male pollinator nearby. The gold standard for large evergreen holly screens in the South — fast, tough, and beautiful year-round.

Professional installation available within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, KY. Installation will be scheduled with our team after checkout.