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Olive & Palm Mountain
Ilex mutchagara 'Nellie R. Stevens' Cloudy Small
This 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly has been expertly trained into a "cloud" or topiary form, creating a sophisticated, sculptural accent for the garden. Its dense, dark, glossy green foliage stays lush year-round, while the careful pruning creates distinct, floating tiers of leaves that offer a modern, Japanese-inspired aesthetic. It’s a fantastic choice for a contemporary courtyard, framing an entrance, or as a high-end focal point in a decorative pot.
£250
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- Size (H × W)
- 150 x 80 cm
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade. Produces the tightest cloud formations and heaviest winter berry crop when placed in bright, open light
- Watering
- Moderate. Water deeply and consistently during the first few growing seasons; becomes highly drought-resistant once the root system is established
- Soil & Drainage
- Exceptionally adaptable to most soil types, including heavy clays, provided there is reasonable drainage to prevent standing water
Detail
Care & specifications
Everything you need to know to grow this specimen successfully in the UK climate.
- Size (H × W)
- 150 x 80 cm
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade. Produces the tightest cloud formations and heaviest winter berry crop when placed in bright, open light
- Watering
- Moderate. Water deeply and consistently during the first few growing seasons; becomes highly drought-resistant once the root system is established
- Soil & Drainage
- Exceptionally adaptable to most soil types, including heavy clays, provided there is reasonable drainage to prevent standing water
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy down to -15°C. Incredibly tough, resilient, and totally unfazed by severe UK winter freezes or exposed boundaries.
- Ideal For
- apanese-inspired courtyard gardens, premium patio planters, flanking structural entryways, or as a sophisticated sculptural focal point in compact spaces
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