‘Nellie R. Stevens’ (‘NRS’) is a tall growing red fruited female holly, a cross between the English (Ilex aquifolium) and Chinese (I. cornuta) hollies. ‘NRS’ comes highly recommended for Southern Appalachian landscapes (USDA zones 6 and 7). Hollies are dioecious, requiring both male and female parents for fruit production. ‘NRS’ holly produces small numbers of seedless parthenocarpic […]
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‘Nellie R. Stevens’ Holly Sets A High Standard
Posted by Hugh on November 20th, 2011
Posted in acidic soil, acidify soil, Garden Maintenance, Green Privacy Screen, Ilex (hollies), plant nutrition, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs 
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