What Does Yaupon Holly Look Like

The yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with green leaves and red berries that will add color to your garden throughout the year. … The glossy green leaves are oval, up to one inch long, and feature fine-toothed margins. The tooths on the margin may be pointed or rounded.

How do you identify Yaupon holly?

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen tree or shrub that’s native to coastal areas of the south/southeastern United States. It’s fairly easy to identify by its light, whitish-gray smooth trunk and stems, and by its small, shiny dark green leaves.

How big do yaupon hollies get?

Standard yaupon hollies grow 15 to 20 feet (4.5-6 m.) tall, but there are several cultivars that you can maintain at heights of 3 to 5 feet (1-1.5 m.).

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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