Evergreen Foliage
Produces small, glossy green leaves that remain on the plant throughout the year, providing lasting landscape interest.
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Native Yaupon Holly Seeds
Native Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. It is valued for its glossy green foliage, small white spring flowers, and bright red berries produced on female plants when pollinated. Yaupon Holly is suitable for native plant gardens, wildlife-friendly landscapes, hedges, and ornamental planting. It adapts to different soil conditions and can grow in full sun to partial shade.
Native Evergreen Shrub
Wildlife-Friendly Plant
Red Ornamental Berries
USA Native Species
Key Features
Bright Red Berries
Female plants can produce attractive red berries after flowering when suitable pollination occurs.
Native Wildlife Plant
Its flowers support pollinators, while its berries provide food for various bird species.
Adaptable Growth
Grows in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of well-drained soil conditions once established.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Ilex vomitoria
Native to the southeastern USA
Glossy evergreen leaves
Small white spring flowers
Red berries on female plants
Suitable for native landscapes
Attractive to birds and pollinators
Suitable for hedges and ornamental gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Ilex vomitoria |
| Common Name | Yaupon Holly; Native Yaupon Holly |
| Plant Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub or small tree |
| Native Range | Southeastern United States |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, or spreading depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Flower Color | Small white flowers |
| Berry Color | Red, primarily on female plants after pollination |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately Zones 7–10 |
| Planting Season | Fall or spring, depending on local climate and seed-starting method |
| Seed Starting | Requires appropriate seed preparation and dormancy-breaking treatment |
| Germination Time | Variable; germination may be slow and irregular |
| Germination Temperature | Follow species-specific seed propagation instructions |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Adaptable to different soil types; prefers well-drained soil |
| Watering | Keep young plants consistently moist; established plants tolerate some drought |
| Mature Plant Size | Commonly around 10–20 feet tall, depending on growing conditions and plant form |
| Plant Spacing | Allow adequate room according to the intended hedge or landscape design |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Yaupon Holly seeds have dormancy requirements and may germinate slowly. Clean the seeds and follow an appropriate seed preparation and stratification procedure.
Yaupon Holly seeds have dormancy requirements and may germinate slowly. Clean the seeds and follow an appropriate seed preparation and stratification procedure.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Use a well-drained seed-starting mix in a container or nursery bed. Choose a growing medium that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Use a well-drained seed-starting mix in a container or nursery bed. Choose a growing medium that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant the prepared seeds according to reliable species-specific propagation instructions. Keep the growing medium evenly moist.
Plant the prepared seeds according to reliable species-specific propagation instructions. Keep the growing medium evenly moist.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Place containers in a suitable outdoor or protected growing location. Provide adequate light and maintain consistent moisture while seedlings develop.
Place containers in a suitable outdoor or protected growing location. Provide adequate light and maintain consistent moisture while seedlings develop.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings carefully into suitable garden locations. Water regularly while young and provide enough space for mature growth.
Transplant established seedlings carefully into suitable garden locations. Water regularly while young and provide enough space for mature growth.
Grow Native Beauty with Yaupon Holly
Bring year-round greenery and natural landscape interest to your garden with Native Yaupon Holly. Its glossy evergreen foliage, delicate white flowers, and colorful red berries make it a valuable addition to suitable native gardens, wildlife landscapes, and outdoor spaces. Provide appropriate seed preparation and growing conditions to establish this distinctive American native plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Yaupon Holly seed germination, berry production, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Yaupon Holly seeds?
Yaupon Holly seeds have dormancy requirements and can germinate slowly or irregularly. Seeds generally need appropriate cleaning and dormancy-breaking preparation, often involving warm and cold stratification. Follow species-specific propagation instructions and allow time for seedlings to emerge.
Do all Yaupon Holly plants produce red berries?
No. Yaupon Holly is dioecious, meaning individual plants are generally male or female. Female plants produce red berries when pollinated by a compatible male plant flowering nearby. Male plants produce flowers but do not produce berries.
Can Yaupon Holly grow in full sun and shade?
Yes. Native Yaupon Holly grows in full sun to partial shade. Plants in sunny locations can produce abundant growth and berry displays when properly pollinated, while partial shade is also suitable. Provide well-drained soil and regular watering while young.