Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Europe
Types
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
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Number of Varieties
15
0
40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-94-10
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
9-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 cm15.20 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
300.00 cm15.70 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
choy sum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
-
Magnoliophyta
Class
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Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Capparales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Ilex
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
60018
1
27800
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