28+ Bordeaux Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Leaves once again turn reddish during freezing weather. If you are looking for similar plant habits in the dwarf yaupon holly group consider one of the following cultivars.

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Bordeaux dwarf yaupon holly

Most of these mounded types will average 2 tall with a width of 4 5. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ilex yaupon holly ilex vomitoria bordeaux supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s garden. Bordeaux dwarf yaupon holly ilex vomitoria condeaux sku 0774.

Bordeaux dwarf yaupon is exceptionally easy to grow in most any average moist but well drained to moderately drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Choose a container that is large enough to allow for 2 to 3 years of growth before shifting up to a larger size container. Another great attribute for bordeaux is its ability to adjust to damp soils better than other hollies.

Bordeaux is characterized by dark red growth which will fade into a dark silvery green. The bordeaux dwarf yaupon holly ilex vomitoria condeaux is a low growing compact evergreen. Bordeaux dwarf yaupon holly flowering shrub features a low growth habit making it ideal for a low border plant.

Works well in containers as foundation plantings mass plantings in the shrub border and as an informal or formal hedge. Dwarf yaupon holly growing in pots appreciate a consistently moist but well drained soil. Yaupon holly grows quickly in a variety of locations from full sun or shade to seaside or swamps in sand or clay.

Small burgundy leaves emerge in spring and then turn a gray silver. Therefore use a pot with a drainage hole s and a quality potting soil or potting mix or a 50 50 combination thereof for planting. Produces white blooms and small dark green leaves that turn a rich burgundy red in the winter adding seasonal interest to your landscape.

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