'Nellie Stevens' Holly

'Nellie Stevens' Holly Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade Rate of growth: Medium, growing about 1-2 feet per year Mature size: 20-25 feet tall and wide Why plant one? 'Nellie Stevens' Holly is a beautiful, evergreen shrub or small tree that is perfect for adding year-round interest to your landscape. It has dark green leaves and red berries that persist through the winter. 'Nellie Stevens' Holly is also relatively low-maintenance, making it a good choice for busy homeowners. How much does it grow per year? 'Nellie Stevens' Holly grows about 1-2 feet per year. This means that it will reach its mature size of 20-25 feet tall and wide in about 10-15 years. Other features: Dark green leaves Red berries Evergreen Medium growth rate Low-maintenance Deer resistant Where to plant: 'Nellie Stevens' Holly can be planted in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil, but it is also tolerant of some clay soils. 'Nellie Stevens' Holly can be planted as a specimen