Ilex Vomitoria Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Japanese holly ilex crenata and dwarf yaupon holly ilex vomitoria nana and similar cultivars are favorite broadleaf evergreen shrubs for foundation beds throughout the south. Bordeaux dwarf yaupon holly.

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Ilex vomitoria dwarf yaupon holly

Stoke s dwarf yaupon holly male ilex vomitoria stoke s dwarf sku 4620 this dwarf evergreen shrub with tight branches that create a tidy spreading mound is excellent for low hedges borders or around foundations. Low growth habit makes this an excellent choice for a low border plant. From a distance japanese holly and dwarf yaupon holly appear almost identical.

Small dark green leaves turn rich burgundy red in winter for cool season interest. And since it s specifically suited for warmer climates especially in the south dwarf yaupon lends itself to foundation hedging border plantings and beyond. Adapts to a wide range of cultural conditions and mixes well in almost any landscape.

Growing well in sun or light shade in soils from dry to wet dwarf yaupon holly withstands drought when established and is highly salt tolerant making it ideally suited to seaside plantings. It is a selection of the native yaupon holly which grows naturally without irrigation on the dunes along the atlantic ocean. Dwarf yaupon holly ilex vomitoria nana is a dense compact rounded evergreen shrub that is a dwarf cultivar of the species.

Vibrant evergreen foliage grows in a broadleaf habit and adaptable dwarf silhouette making the dwarf yaupon holly shrub perfect for planting anywhere.

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