Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
NativeHigh AvailabilityFull sun to part shadeZones 7a - 9bHigh Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height15 - 25 feet
Canopy spread10 - 20 feet
MaintenanceLow
Bloom DescriptionGreenish-white
Flowersnot showy
About this Tree
The Yaupon Holly is an incredibly versatile, native survivor that can handle almost any landscape challenge, from deep shade and coastal salt spray to severe drought and standing water. It holds a unique place in history as the only plant native to North America that naturally contains caffeine, famously used by Native Americans to brew a highly stimulating ritual tea. For the homeowner, its small, fine-textured evergreen leaves and shimmering, translucent red berries make it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance hedge, a clipped topiary, or a small patio tree.
Planting specifications
Scientific nameIlex vomitoria
FamilyAquifoliaceae
Mature height15 - 25 feet
Canopy spread10 - 20 feet
Native RangeSoutheastern U.S.
Sun exposureFull sun to part shade
AttractsBirds, Songbirds, Bees (Flowers), Wildlife (Berries, Cover)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones7a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
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Common nameYaupon Holly
Scientific nameIlex vomitoria
FamilyAquifoliaceae
Mature height15 - 25 feet
Canopy spread10 - 20 feet
Sun exposureFull sun to part shade
Water needsMedium
USDA zones7a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
AttractsBirds, Songbirds, Bees (Flowers), Wildlife (Berries, Cover)
BloomGreenish-white
Bloom TimeSpring
Carbon/Air QualityMedium
Flowersnot showy
AvailabilityHigh
Hydroloby/StormwaterMedium
LeavesEvergreen
MaintenaceLow
Native RangeSoutheastern U.S.
Native StatusNative
Ecological ValueHigh
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeYes
Resilience/AdaptationHigh
Pollinator ValueMedium
ToleratesDrought, Salt
Suggested use Hedge Small Tree Screen
Columbia County AvailabilityGreat
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityHigh
