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Yaupon Holly

Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 11b

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A native southeastern shrub with small, glossy evergreen leaves and red berries on female plants. Historically used by Native Americans to make a caffeinated tea.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–25′ tall × 8–12′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Aquifoliaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with