Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Water regularly for 2 months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wilga
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Pirol
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
loriot
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
oriol
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
papa-figos
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wilga
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
oriole
Phylum
Not Available
Charophyta
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Sapindales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga. Nellie Stevens Holly has thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Nellie Stevens Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Nellie Stevens Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Wilga has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.