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Another great holly variety is Nelliet™ with a tight, upright growth habit and very dense foliage, thanks to its shorter internodes (the space between leaves).
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Keep an eye on the internodes, the sections of stems and branches between the leaves.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Keep an eye on the internodes, the sections of stems and branches between the leaves.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Internode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internode. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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internode
noun
in·ter·node
ˈint-ər-ˌnōd 
: a part between two nodes (as of a plant stem)
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