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nellie stevens holly
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Posted by ccuser Arkansas (My Page) on Wed, Jan 27, 10 at 15:20
| I planted several NSH's in the summer of 2008, some were 3 gallon size and some 7 gallon. They are alive but have not grown any out or up. I have not fertilized them and don't know what to do. I was expecting them to start growing by now. Can anyone give some advice? Thanks |
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RE: nellie stevens holly
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| It's difficult for any of us to be able to tell for certain what might be the problem, but we can suggest some possibilities: planting too deeply; soil system is poorly drained, compacted, or very shallow; plants were not watered properly after planting and through their establishment period; soil pH is too acid or alkaline; plants were not mulched; and on and on. Anything ring a bell? |
RE: nellie stevens holly
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Were they root bound, when removed from the pots?
When planted, were the roots spread out in the planting area?
Is the site in full sun or partial shade and moist, but well drained?
Soil pH can be a factor. They perform best in soils with a pH of 6.5 - 7.5.
It can require a couple of years for them to become established. The larger the transplant, the longer it requires.
Although the growth rate is said to be fast or rapid (6-12" per year) by some sources, it can be as little as 3-6 inches per year, requiring 15-20+ years to reach a mature height. BTW, as an interspecific hybrid, the NRS Holly is self-fertile and will produce some berries, but for maximum berry production, it needs a cross-pollinator, such as Ilex cornuta, which is one of it's parents. |
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