Species yaupon
Red fruit with light-gray stem, green leaves, yellow blades, yellow midrib and veins.

yaupon

Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana') is an evergreen holly native to the southeastern United States. It is a tough and versatile shrub that thrives in many climates with its glossy, dark green foliage. Growing naturally as a tight globe, ‘Nana’ can also take on a more upright or broad form with pruning. It produces attractive black berries that last into winter and works well in both urban and natural landscapes. Yaupon grows slowly and requires very little maintenance, making it an ideal plant for busy gardeners. Its shallow root system is also ideal for growing in containers and can offer several years of blooms and interest in any garden space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 9

Flowers:

Greenish white Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Humans:

Yes

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Water Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’) regularly and deeply for optimal growth. When the soil is dry to the touch, about every 7-10 days is a good rule of thumb. However, during hotter summer months, watering every 5-6 days can be beneficial if temperatures remain high. Make sure to thoroughly water the soil so that excess water runs out of the pot’s drainage hole to ensure root health.

sunlight

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana') is a species of evergreen plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a minimum of 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, and prefers 10-12 hours during the summer months, when its growth rate is the highest. With adequate sunlight, yaupon will be bushier and produce more berries, so full sun exposure will be beneficial. Yaupon can be quite tolerant of temperature extremes, both hot and cold, so it can tolerate the full sun in most locations.

pruning

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana') can benefit from pruning to maintain desired shape and size. Pruning should be done in the late winter to early spring season, when the plant is dormant. This species is considered as a low maintenance evergreen shrub, and does not require pruning for improved growth or flowering. However, Yaupon can be selectively pruned to reduce its size, improve its shape or rejuvenate older, leggy shrubs. Make sure to use sharp and sterile tools to avoid bacterial and fungal infections to the plant. To ensure safety to the budding stems and branches, prune the excess growth by making sure to not prune more than 1/3 of the plant. Trim any excess branches and stems that appear overcrowded and crossing each others, especially the internal part of the shrub. In addition, trimming any dead or discolored foliage can also help to provide better air circulation, stimulate flowering and reduce disease and pests.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.

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