| COMMON NAME Yaupon Holly |
| BOTANICAL NAME Ilex vomitoria |
| HEIGHT 15′ |
| WIDTH 6’+ |
| DIOECIOUS |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN 25 to 50 years |
| COLD TOLERANCE -10° F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
| SALT TOLERANCE Medium |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun to partial shade |
| FLOWER Small, white flowers on both male and female plants. |
| MONTH OF COLOR Spring |
| FRUIT Usually red, sometimes orange or yellow berries, on the female plants. Male plants do not produce berries. Inedible. |
| COMMENTS Florida native, the leaves are the highest in caffeine of any North American plant. Medicinally may induce vomiting. Good for screen or hedge. Provides a habitat for wildlife, and it’s berries feed creatures throughout the Winter. |
| PRICE 45 gallon $200 |