Ilex Mutch. Nellie R. Stevens Fresh Pleached Tree, 200cm Stem, 100w x 100h, 8-10cm Girth, Pot Grown Ilex mutchagara Nellie R. Stevens

Hybrid Holly

Fresh Pleached Tree Information

The term 'pleached' refers to trees that are trained to form a screen of branches and foliage with a single straight stem. Planted in rows at set distances, pleached trees will form an elevated 'green wall' that can be ideal as a green alternative to high fencing. Pleached trees are often used to screen unsightly buildings and can be grown above an existing wall or fence. Used in this way pleached trees can extend the height of a privacy screen to 3 metres or more. Rows of pleached trees are also an effective way of creating a shaded area for warmer months.

Fresh pleached trees are the younger version of a mature pleached tree meaning that there is much less growth development on the head framework. This particular tree uses a metal head framework for for the screen giving increased stability, longevity and resistance to the elements. We supply fresh pleached trees as a cost-effective alternative to the mature pleached. However, your fresh pleached tree will still develop into the same quality and fullness of tree as a mature specimen.

Species Information

Ilex Mutch. Nellie R. Stevens is a variety of Ilex Cornuta and English Holly, and as such much of the same qualities of our Ilex Aquifolium hedging species. As you may expect, the evergreen foliage is a glossy dark green with spiked edges, although the spikey natures is less pronounced than with a full English Holly.

A slow growing species, Ilex Mutch. Nellie R. Stevens gains fairly insignificant white/green flowers which turn to a great number of bright red berries around mid-November for that classic holly look throughout the festive season, which birds and wildlife love.

This hybrid Holly should be planted in a fairly sheltered area in any sun position, in well-draining soil. To maintain a pleached appearance, trimming only needs to take place once a year, moving to twice a year once more established

Delivery Information

Once an order has been placed, we will contact you to arrange delivery. Delivery of all pleached trees is via a large truck due to their size, shape and weight.

For more information around delivery, please call 01257 263 876 and ask for a pleached tree specialist. They will be able to advise on lorry type, access required and lifting equipment needed to help unload the trees.

Further information about delivery can be found via our Pleached Trees Information Guide or please call 01257 263 876 and speak to a member of our team who will be happy to advise you.

Please note: We recommend that any moving or lifting equipment such as a forklift, is booked for a full day not part day, as we cannot guarantee what time the trees will arrive on site on the day of delivery.