Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)

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Resistances
Drought tolerant, Humidity tolerant, Salt tolerant
Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Toxicity
Fruit is poisonous, if ingested by humans or animals can cause nausea, Other: Berries contain toxins, vomiting and diarrhea
Uses
Provides winter interest, Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Birds
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Spring
Flowers
Fragrant, Inconspicuous
Fruit
Edible to birds, Showy
Leaves
Broadleaf, Evergreen
Miscellaneous
Dioecious, With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
20 - 25 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip
Detailed Information

Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is native to the **southeastern United States**. Specifically, it is found in the coastal plain regions from:

* **Virginia**
* **South through Florida**
* **West to Texas**
* **North to Arkansas and Oklahoma**

It is often found in coastal areas, maritime forests, and sandy, well-drained soils.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots