Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Wilga
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Pirol
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
loriot
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
oriol
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
φλώρος
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Wilga
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
oriole
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Charophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Nellie Stevens Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Nellie Stevens Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Wilga and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of 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.