Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie'

Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' is an evergreen large shrub with red berries and green leaves that turn brilliant yellow when exposed to sun. Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' was found as a mutation on 'Nellie R Stevens' holly by Mike Dirr and was named by Tony Avent.  Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' makes a brilliantly colored large shrub when grown in full sun (mostly green or pale green when grown in the shade) and has bright red berries through the winter.  Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' is great used as a large hedge and is stunning as a specimen and is best grown in full sun for maximum golden color.  Thanks to Mike Chelednik for use of his photo.

• HARDINESS:  zones 7-9
• EXPOSURE:  part sun, sun (best for good foliage color)
• SIZE: 20'+
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon container.  16-20" plant.