Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Aquifoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Southern Magnolia and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less 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.