HABIT: Insignificant white flowers in spring, large, showy red berries in fall and winter. Large, dark green leaves.

CULTURE: Extremely durable. More compact and healthy in full sun but can tolerate fairly heavy shade. Tolerates severe weather conditions.

USES: Screen or specimen plant. Can be trimmed into ornamental tree. Good in containers.

PROBLEMS: One of the most durable plants available.

NOTES: 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a cross between Ilex aquifolium, English holly, and Ilex cornuta, Chinese holly. 'Mary Nell' holly is a similar large growing holly with serrated leaves.