Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
English boxwood
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
European boxwood
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Buis commun
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
boj común
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Buxo
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
European boxwood
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Buxales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.