Nellie R. Stevens Holly is highly valued for its fast growth, dense foliage, and prolific production of bright red berries. It features glossy, dark, deep green leaves that are typically oblong with 1–3 spines along the margin. The foliage holds its color well year-round. It is a female cultivar and is famous for its heavy production of large, bright red berries. The berries ripen in the fall and persist through the winter, offering excellent color and winter interest.