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Yaupon Holly

Common Name: Yaupon Holly
Species Name: Ilex vomitoria
Family Name: Aquifoliaceae

Examples of Yaupon Holly Ilex vomitoria

A single, oblong, green Yaupon Holly leaf with a visible vein down the middle.
A single, oblong, green Yaupon Holly leaf with a visible vein down the middle.
A single, oblong, green Yaupon Holly leaf with a visible vein down the middle.
A Yaupon Holly branch with three small buds on it.
A Yaupon Holly branch with three small buds on it.
A Yaupon Holly branch with three small buds on it.
A close-up view of two small, wrinkly, blue Yaupon Holly fruit.
A close-up view of two small, wrinkly, blue Yaupon Holly fruit.
A close-up view of two small, wrinkly, blue Yaupon Holly fruit.
 
Plant Facts 
OriginNorth America
Sun PreferenceFull Sun

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 15-foot diameter, 12-foot height
    • Leaves: Simple, alternate, evergreen, oval to elliptical, 1/2-1 inch long, 1/4-3/4 inch wide, tapered at base, blunt apex, shallowly 
 
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceAdapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone7º
NotesSalt tolerant