yaupon
Ilex vomitoria
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) should be watered deeply and regularly to maintain a moist soil environment. Water as needed, aiming for about a 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. In areas with hot, dry summers, water more often. During the winter, plants should be allowed to dry out some. It is beneficial to periodically check soil moisture. Too much watering can cause root rot.
sunlight
Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is native to the southeastern United States, and does best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. In full sun, yaupon should receive about 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the spring and summer, yaupon should receive more sunlight, as long as it does not exceed 8 hours. During the fall and winter months, the amount of direct sunlight received by the yaupon should be reduced somewhat, but still provide at least 4 hours a day.
pruning
When it comes to the timing of pruning for yaupon, it is recommended to do so in late fall or winter. This allows the plant to fully heal from any pruning cuts made before the growing season starts. Some basic shaping can be done during the spring season if needed. When it comes to the amount of pruning for yaupon, it is best to practice selective pruning. This involves removing only the weak or dead stems, or any that are crossing over each other. It is not beneficial to do heavy pruning of yaupon, as this can damage the branches and cause sparse regrowth.
