Sandys Nursery Online Ilex Nellie R Stevens Evergreen Holly Shrub/Tree 3 inch pot ~ Lot of 6 ~ +(1) August Beauty Gardenia Starter Plant Ilex: Nellie R. Stevens Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' Growth Habit: Fast growing pyramidal evergreen shrub. Foliage: Dark evergreen leaves. Mature Height: 15-20 feet. Mature Width: 10 feet. Spacing: Wind or privacy screen 5 to 6 feet apart. Growth Rate: Fast; up to 3 feet per year once well established. Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Soil Conditions: Prefers deep well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Resistant: Disease. Tolerances: Shade and drought Pruning/Trimming: Trimmed to a desired height, but not necessary. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Fertilizer: Suggest a well-balance fertilizer like a 10-10-10 or 13-13-13 or even a Holly-toner. Feed in early spring and fall. Use: Decorative accent and ideally for wind or privacy screen. Used in most commercial and residential landscaping. Moisture: Regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Hardiness Zone: 6-9. *** Ships: (6) 3 inch pot + (1) August Beauty Gardenia Starter Plant.