Jan 3, 2019 · Yaupon Holly is Texas’ Star Native Shrub. No shrub that grows wild in the Lone Star State is any better suited to our landscapes and gardens than this great holly. And yes, it definitely is a shrub, even though we see it used most commonly as a small accenting tree.

Yaupon commonly grows in moist, acidic soils in the eastern half of the state. It tolerates drought and poor drainage. Habitat types include coastal plains, maritime woodlands, sandy pinelands, and limestone uplands.

Dwarf Yaupon Holly is a mounding broadleaved evergreen plant with shiny dark green leaves. New growth appears on smokey purple stems in spring. Favorite cultivars are ‘Nana,’ and ‘Schillings’ (‘Stokes Dwarf’).

yaupon holly Leaf Type: Evergreen Texas Native: Firewise: Tree Description: A thicket-forming shrub or small, multi-trunked tree to 25 feet tall and stems up to 6" in diameter, with a dense, conical or rounded crown of dark green foliage.

Jan 2, 2025 · Yaupon holly is a densely branching, broadleafed evergreen shrub or small tree that is used extensively in Texas landscapes and for good reason. Botanically it’s Ilex vomitoria, and it’s native to the eastern third of Texas and eastward across much of the South.

Mar 28, 2024 · Yaupon holly, also sometimes known as just yaupon, is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub or small tree that adds vibrance to your garden throughout the year, though it is considered a holiday plant for its festive color combination.

Jun 29, 2017 · Yaupon Hollies thrive in the wild areas around Central Texas. They can succeed in shade (you will find them as an understory plant in the woods), but they grow even better in full sun. Being native shows that they can survive and thrive in dry soil.

There must be billions of yaupon hollies growing beneath post oaks and pine trees across Texas and the Gulf South. Yet we urban gardeners cherish them in our landscapes. I took this photo as my wife drove us north on I-45 last week at 75 mph.

Yaupon holly. Ilex vomitoria. This is a great native evergreen shrub for us that can be used as a screen. It doesn’t need to be hedged, though, so select the variety that fits your space. It only needs gentle pruning to shape if necessary. In nature it can get very tall, but in our landscape it usually gets 12 to 25 feet.

Apr 13, 2024 · The Yaupon Holly is an evergreen Texas native shrub or small tree that's become one of the most commonly used plants in landscapes around the state. And for good reason! It's highly versatile, withstanding full sun or tolerating full shade, and drought-resistant, but it doesn't mind being flooded occasionally.