Ilex Vomitoria Yaupon Holly Seeds produce an evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its dense foliage, adaptability, and ornamental landscape use. This plant grows well in warm temperate to subtropical climates and adapts to hedges, garden borders, naturalized plantings, and container cultivation when maintained properly. It prefers full sun to partial shade, tolerates a range of soil types including sandy and slightly saline soils, and requires moderate watering once established. It is commonly planted for evergreen structure, screening, and general landscape greenery.
Features
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Evergreen shrub or small tree with dense branching habit
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Suitable for hedges, borders, and landscape planting
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Adapted to warm temperate and subtropical climates
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Tolerates varied soil conditions including sandy soils
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Performs well in full sun to partial shade environments
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Ilex Vomitoria
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Common Name Us: Yaupon Holly
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Seed Type Variety: Standard Type
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Growth Habit: Evergreen Shrub Or Small Tree
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Usda Zones: 7 To 10
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Planting Season: Spring Or Early Autumn
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Growing Season: Year Round In Suitable Climates
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Sowing Season: February To April Or September To October
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Germination Time And Conditions: About 4 To 8 Weeks With Moist Well Drained Medium And Warm Conditions
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Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun To Partial Shade
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Soil Requirements: Well Drained Sandy, Loamy, Or Slightly Acidic Soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate Watering Until Established, Then Occasional Watering
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Mature Plant Size: About 3 To 7 M Height With 2 To 4 M Spread
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Plant Spacing: 1.5 To 3 M Apart