Ilex × ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ – Evergreen Elegance with Pleached Form for Year-Round Screening
(3/4 Standard Pleached)
Ilex × ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ is a vigorous, broadleaf evergreen holly known for its glossy, dark green foliage, pyramidal form, and impressive adaptability. Trained here as a 3/4 standard pleached specimen, it provides an elegant and space-efficient solution for screening, privacy, or architectural interest—ideal for contemporary and classic gardens alike.
This self-fertile female cultivar produces clusters of vibrant red berries in autumn and winter, adding seasonal colour and wildlife value. The pleached form allows light and air to pass beneath while creating a dense, evergreen canopy above—perfect for fencing above walls or delineating garden rooms with style.
Key Features
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Foliage: Rich, dark green, glossy leaves with gentle spines
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Stem: 150cm
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Girth: 12/14cm
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Frame Above: 120 cm Tall x 150cm Wide
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Fruit: Abundant red berries in autumn and winter (self-fertile)
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Form: Pleached frame on a 3/4 standard stem, ideal for above-fence privacy
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Evergreen: Retains dense foliage throughout the year
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Buxus sempervirens balls or cones – repeat evergreen structure below
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Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’ – bold, colourful foliage contrast at the base
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Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ – adds striking winter stem colour
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Liriope muscari – tough, shade-tolerant ground cover under the canopy
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Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ – softens structure with summer bloom
Ideal For
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Above-wall privacy screening
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Garden zoning and formal boundaries
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Evergreen backdrops for borders
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Courtyards and compact spaces needing vertical greenery
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and urban pollution
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Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK
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Maintenance: Light pruning in spring or summer to retain pleached shape
Why Choose Ilex ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ (3/4 Std Pleached)?
Beautiful evergreen screening with seasonal berry display
Space-efficient solution for privacy above walls or fencing
Hardy, low-maintenance, and highly adaptable
Combines formality and wildlife value in one striking plant
Ilex ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ in pleached form offers all-season structure, privacy, and beauty, making it a superb choice for gardens seeking elegance, efficiency, and nature-friendly design.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
