Holly Nellie R. Stevens Hardy in zones 6 - 9. Dark green, glossy leaves. Can grow to 25' tall or prune to desired height and shape. Plant 4' to 5' apart for privacy hedge. Likes full sun to partial shade. 'Nellie R. Stevens' holly is able to set some fruit without a male being present, although the fruit will be seedless. How many berries it produces varies from year to year.