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 |