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Common Name: Yaupon Holly

Species Name: Ilex vomitoria

Family Name: Aquifoliaceae

 

 

Examples of Yaupon HollyIlex 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  
Origin North America
Sun Preference Full 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 Preference Adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 7º
Notes Salt tolerant

 

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