Green Fence Texas
← All plant profiles
HollyEvergreen

Nellie R. Stevens Holly

Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens'

A widely used Texas evergreen holly often selected for dense, year-round privacy hedges along property lines.

Hide neighbor viewPool privacyRoad screeningSide-yard privacyHOA/community screening

Growth stages at a glance

These visuals are planning examples. Actual plant size, fullness, and growth depend on nursery availability, variety, pruning, site conditions, weather, watering, and care.

3-gallon starter

Smallest common starting size — budget-friendly for longer runs.

Typically offers the longest timeline to a solid visual screen.

5-gallon standard

Our most common homeowner starting size for privacy hedges.

Often selected as the balance of cost and reasonable early structure.

15-gallon fast start

Larger starter for faster day-one presence along the line.

Can shorten the wait for structure, but still not instant privacy.

Mid-maturity screen

Planning example of a developing privacy row.

Gaps often close as plants fill in — timing depends on spacing and care.

Mature privacy hedge

Planning example of a full evergreen screen at mature spacing.

Represents long-term screening potential — not a day-one guarantee.

Installed pricing

3-gallon installed price
$80
5-gallon installed price
$120
15-gallon installed price
$250

3g $80 · 5g $120 · 15g $250 installed · from $80

Installed pricing includes selected plant material and standard planting labor. Final pricing may be adjusted during team review based on access, availability, site conditions, and selected add-ons.

Plant facts

Mature height
15–25 ft
Mature width
8–12 ft
Evergreen
Yes
Sun needs
Full sun to part shade
Water needs
Moderate; regular watering after planting
Growth rate
Moderate
Maintenance
Low to moderate
Texas / DFW fit
DFW suitable
Privacy hedge spacing
6 ft (planning default). Planning default for privacy hedge screening.
Mature spacing
10 ft (planning default)
3-gallon starting height
2–3 ft
5-gallon starting height
3–4 ft
15-gallon starting height
5–7 ft
Growth timeline
5–7 years to strong privacy

Spacing notes

Planning default for privacy hedge screening.

Why we use it in Texas

Nellie R. Stevens is often selected because it holds deep green foliage through winter, tolerates typical DFW heat once established, and can be maintained as a formal hedge or softer screen. It is one of our most common privacy hedge choices for suburban lots.

Best uses

Hide neighbor view

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Pool privacy

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Road screening

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Side-yard privacy

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

HOA/community screening

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Design notes

Works well as a formal privacy hedge at tighter spacing. Can also read as a natural evergreen screen with lighter pruning. Alternating A/B patterns are possible when mixing hollies with similar habits.

Hedge style
Formal privacy hedge
A/B alternating
Often workable in mixed rows
Recommended for
Homeowners wanting a dependable evergreen hedge with a classic holly look.
Not ideal for
Very narrow planting beds where mature width cannot be accommodated.

Visual planning gallery

Reference views for planning — individual plant, hedge line, and growth stages for Texas privacy screening.

Use this plant in my quote

Start a privacy fence quote and select Nellie R. Stevens Holly (or compare others) in the map planner. Plant availability, size, and final suitability are confirmed during review.

Start My QuoteBack to all profiles

Growth timelines are estimates and depend on plant variety, spacing, site conditions, weather, watering, and care. Your final quote will be reviewed by our team before approval.