Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Orange, Pink
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
Elliptic and Ovate
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, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wintercreeper
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Weißbunte
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
wintercreeper
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
wintercreeper
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
wintercreeper
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Celastrales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintercreeper pruning is done 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.