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- Q.Nellie Stephens Holly Tree - We planted eight holly trees a month ago and several of their leaves are turning yellow and dropping. Any suggestions as ...
- Q.Nellie R Stevens Problem - I have a Nellie R Stevens that has developed what looks like small white cups, almost like small popcorn, on ...
- Q.Nellie Stevens Holly - On several of our bushes, we have a milky white, almost glue-like, residue mostly on the under leaf or stem.
- Q.Can Nellie Stevens Holly Grow In Clay Soils? - I live in zone 7 and am looking for a hedge/screening plan that will grow quickly for privacy near the ...
- Q.Nelly Stevens Holly - Hi There, I have a nelly stevens holly planted across the fence. As you can see in the first pic the ...
- Q.Nellie Steven Holly - Hi There, Should i start pruning the holly at the red mark in the pic as a starting point? Thanks
- Q.Ilex Nellie Stevens. To Maximise Growth, Should I Take Off As Many Of The Fruit Bunches As Possible? - We bought 10 of these a couple of years ago. They are settled in well and are a ...
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April 16, 2012Q.Nellie Stephens Holly Tree
We planted eight holly trees a month ago and several of their leaves are turning yellow and dropping. Any suggestions as to why this is happening and what we can do to make them healthy again?
Answered by
Nikki on
April 17, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It could be suffering from shock. Increase watering. Water deeply every time you water them. Also, try adding some root booster fertilizer to the soil. Many nurseries now sell this mix of fertilizer.
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October 12, 2012Q.Nellie R Stevens Problem
I have a Nellie R Stevens that has developed what looks like small white cups, almost like small popcorn, on some of the trunk and branches. When I removed one, something that looked like blood (dark red or red brown) came out. Can you identify what it might be and how to get rid of it? I cannot seem to be able to id it.
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 15, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It could be scale or mealybugs, which can be treated with neem oil. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
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srbruno on
July 13, 2015
Dallas fort worth areaQ.Nellie Stevens holly
On several of our bushes, we have a milky white, almost glue-like, residue mostly on the under leaf or stem.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 15, 2015A.It sounds like a infestation of Mealybug.
Neem Oil is a good treatment.Here are a few links of Mealybug and other common issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
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mgg1631 on
January 31, 2019
Zone 7Q.can Nellie Stevens Holly grow in Clay soils?
I live in zone 7 and am looking for a hedge/screening plan that will grow quickly for privacy near the road. I also thought of adding grasses such as Feather Reed Grass or Switch grass and Russian Sage mingled in among the Hollies until they grew to form a hedge. thoughts?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 2, 2019A.Easily grown in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, but highly adaptable; avoid heavy, wet soils. You will want to amend your clay soil to have success with this shrub.
Here are some links for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/nellie-stevens-holly-care.htm
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Sudheer Reddy on
April 28, 2019
27523Q.Nelly Stevens Holly
Hi There, I have a nelly stevens holly planted across the fence. As you can see in the first pic the main branch is long and have growth at the tip but not in the middle. How do i make it grow dense and wide? Another issue i have is i have some hollys that have bare branches inside but the end has full growth. How do i make them grow dense inside the plant?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 28, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Both will be corrected with proper pruning. These are ways that no, or improper pruning affect these shrubs. These two articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/rejuvenation-pruning-tips.htm
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dhanireddi on
April 28, 2019A.Thank you BushDoctor for your advice. I will take a look at it.
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Sudheer Reddy on
April 28, 2019
27523Q.Nellie Steven Holly
Hi There, Should i start pruning the holly at the red mark in the pic as a starting point? Thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.That will be completely fine. It looks like a good start for pruning.
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Anonymous on
March 25, 2020Q.Ilex Nellie Stevens. To maximise growth, should I take off as many of the fruit bunches as possible?
We bought 10 of these a couple of years ago. They are settled in well and are a mass of berries this year. Will the energy be going into the berries rather than the branched/leaves? We would like the tree to grow rapidly for the first few years. Thanks
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It's a fast growing tree whether or not it has berries, up to 3 feet a year.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/nellie-stevens-holly-care.htm
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