Yaupon

Ilex Vomitoria

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Overview

The Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria, is an evergreen native to southeastern North America. It stands 15-20 feet tall and spreads 10-15 feet wide, with small, glossy leaves and red berries on female plants. Tolerant of various soils, drought, and salt, it's perfect for hedges or wildlife gardens. It serves both ornamental and practical uses, providing year-round interest and support for local bird populations. USDA Zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — The Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria, is an evergreen native to southeastern North America

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — It stands 15-20 feet tall and spreads 10-15 feet wide

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — The Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria, is an evergreen native to southeastern North America

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — It serves both ornamental and practical uses

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — Tolerant of various soils, drought, and salt, it's perfect for hedges or wildlife gardens

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a versatile native shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — This durable evergreen plant typically grows to a height of 15 to 20 feet and spreads out 10 to 15 feet wide

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–20 Ft.
Mature width: 8–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Aquifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — glossy leaves and red berries on female plants

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — It stands 15-20 feet tall and spreads 10-15 feet wide

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — The Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria, is an evergreen native to southeastern North America

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — It serves both ornamental and practical uses

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — Tolerant of various soils, drought, and salt, it's perfect for hedges or wildlife gardens

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a versatile native shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — This durable evergreen plant typically grows to a height of 15 to 20 feet and spreads out 10 to 15 feet wide

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — providing year-round interest and support for local bird populations

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — though it can be pruned to a smaller size

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — inconspicuous white flowers bloom

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — The plant exhibits a dense

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — leathery leaves of the Yaupon Holly are a lustrous dark green

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — These berries provide a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — preferring well-drained soils but tolerating both wet and dry sites

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — which are followed by a vibrant display of red to orange berries in the fall and winter

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — Ilex vomitoria is particularly well-suited for coastal landscapes

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 7 through 9

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — With its high tolerance for salt spray and drought once established

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — making it an ideal candidate for formal gardens or naturalistic designs

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — shrub with green blooms

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — this native plant is resistant to pests and diseases

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — green flowers in the garden

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — requiring minimal maintenance once integrated into your garden

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — glossy leaves and red berries on female plants; ilex vomitoria is particularly well-suited for coastal landscapes

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