Hastings’ Yaupon

Ilex vomitoria “Yaupon Holly”

This upright small evergreen tree or large shrub has small grey-green, leathery leaves densely arranged along smooth, stiff, light grey branches. Often clipped into a tight hedge, Hastings Yaupon holly is ideal for training into a small tree with lower branches removed to reveal the interesting-contorted multiple trunks. Hastings Yaupon also makes great topiaries, espaliers, specimens, screens, or barriers. They produce brilliant bright red berries that are attractive to wildlife.

• Growth Rate: Fast
• Mature Height: 15 feet
• Mature Spread: 8 feet
• Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen
• Hardiness Zone: 7-9
• Light Requirements: Sun, Part Shade
• Water Requirements: Average watering needs, drought tolerant once established