'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly Ilex x'Nellie R. Stevens '

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Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2

Introduction
A hybrid between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex cornuta , Nellie R. Stevens Holly has kept the best traits of both parents, with lustrous, dark green leaves and abundant fruit production. Leaves are among the darkest of any plant. Vigorous and fast-growing, this Holly quickly grows into an attractive, broad pyramidally-shaped evergreen, 20 to 30 feet high and 10 to 12 feet wide. It will need a male Holly nearby to ensure pollination and production of the vivid red berries. Chinese Holly, Ilex cornuta will flower at the proper time and may be used for this purpose.

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