Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
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Types
-
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Number of Varieties
121
0
40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-156-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
-
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
240.00 cm460.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
180.00 cm300.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Birds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Copperleaf
Nellie Stevens Holly
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Order
Euphorbiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Ilex
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
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Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Number of Species
462600
1
27800
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