Holly Deciduous Yaupon

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Holly – Deciduous Yaupon

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HOLLY, DECIDUOUS

Ilex decidua (EYE-lex dee-SID-you-uh)

Deciduous

Sun or Shade

HEIGHT: 20 feet

SPREAD: 15 feet

SPACING: 12 – 15 feet

HABIT: Bushy growth if not trimmed, small leaves, red berries on bare branches all winter long—on female plants only.

CULTURE: Easy to grow in most soils, drought tolerant but tolerant of moist soils.

USES: Winter color, understory tree, specimen garden tree.

PROBLEMS: Suckers from base, buying male plants accidentally.

NOTES: Best to purchase when the berries can be seen on the plant. The male is not worth much unless used for the contrast. Native to southeastern USA to Texas.

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