Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, meadows, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Velvet' COPF
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Green velvet boxwood
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Green velvet boxwood
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Grüner Samt boxwood
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Vert velours buis
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
boj terciopelo verde
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι βελούδο
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
buxo veludo verde
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Green Velvet bukszpan
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Carl viridis praetoriola
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Buxales
Aquifoliales
Family
Buxaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Velvet Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Velvet Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Velvet Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Green Velvet Boxwood height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Green Velvet Boxwood flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Green Velvet Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Velvet Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Velvet Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.