3 Nellie R. Stevens Holly Live Plants – 6–12 Inches Tall | 2.5 Inch Pots | Evergreen Shrub | Privacy Hedge & Screening Plant | Red Winter Berries | Zones 6–9

Bring year-round greenery and classic ornamental beauty to your landscape with this set of 3 live Nellie R. Stevens Holly plants. Each young plant is approximately 6–12 inches tall and shipped in a 2.5-inch nursery pot. Known for its deep green evergreen foliage and seasonal bright red berries, Nellie R. Stevens Holly is a popular choice for privacy screens, hedges, borders, and accent planting.

These hardy evergreen shrubs perform well in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate periods of drought once established. With steady growth and a naturally attractive form, they can be shaped and pruned to create a fuller hedge or screening row. During winter dormancy, plants may arrive with reduced foliage or without leaves, which can be normal and does not necessarily indicate poor plant health.

You will receive:

✔️ 3 live Nellie R. Stevens Holly seedlings
✔️ Height: approximately 6–12 inches each
✔️ Each plant shipped in a 2.5-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted live plants
✔️ Evergreen shrub suitable for outdoor planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Young seedling
Foliage: Deep green and evergreen
Berries: Bright red berries in winter
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 15–25 feet if left natural
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young
Best For: Hedges, privacy screens, borders, and accent planting

💡 Care Tip: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade and water regularly while the plants establish strong roots. Once established, Nellie R. Stevens Holly can tolerate periods of drought. Prune as needed to maintain the desired shape and thickness, and trim leader shoots to encourage fuller growth. If your plants arrive during winter dormancy with reduced foliage or without leaves, allow them time to resume growth naturally in the appropriate season.

🚫 Shipping Restriction: DO NOT SHIP TO Alaska (AK), Hawaii (HI), or Puerto Rico (PR).