Nellie Stevens Holly (Ilex 'Nellie Stevens Holly') has dark green pointed leaves and is distinguished by its red berries. Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.

Zone: 6 to 9
Mature size: 15 to 30 feet tall x 8 to 25 feet wide
Care requirements: Full sun to part shade; acidic, well-draining soil