Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly)

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) stems dense with rounded green leaves and small ripe red fruit

Botanical name: Ilex vomitoria

Common name: Yaupon Holly

Origin: Florida

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Large bush or small tree

Mature height: 10-20 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular; moderate

Flower color: White and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The species may be distinguished from the similar Ilex cassine by its smaller leaves with a rounded, not acute apex.

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) stems with rounded red fruit and small oval green leaves.

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