Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Arbutus
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
सदाबहार
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
arbousier
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Arbitus
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
árbuto
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
mącznik
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
arbutus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Aquifoliales
Ericales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.