Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) EYE-leks vom-ih-TOR-ee-ah Genus:  Ilex Yaupon holly is an upright, irregularly branched, evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate, toothed, shiny dark-green leaves and gray branches. Profuse, transluscent scarlet fruit persists through the winter. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Useful for screening or hedging in swampy areas. Care:  Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. I. vomitoria is adaptable to wet soil. Propagation:  Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or early autumn. Problems:  Young shoots are susceptible to aphids; scale insects and leaf miners. Phytophtora root rot sometimes occurs.

Overview

Height 15 ft. to 30 ft. Spread 10 ft. to 15 ft. Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Native, Showy Foliage Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Hedge, Screening, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs