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Yaupon Holly
The Yaupon Holly is adapted to a variety of soil types with its superior level
of shade and drought tolerance. The Yaupon Holly can be trimmed into a
dense hedge or the Yaupon Holly can be pruned into a small tree revealing
its uniquely contorted trunks. The Yaupon Holly has a densely rounded
canopy filled with simple, leathery, dark green leaves. Yaupon Holly leaves
are oval shaped, about ½ inch long and have serrated edges. The Yaupon
Holly produces inconspicuous white flowers in the spring. The flowers allow
the Yaupon Holly to pollinate and produce an abundant amount of vivid red
berries that are very attractive. The bark on a Yaupon Holly is smooth with a
dark gray color.
Growth rate is 2' per year. Mature size is 13' tall and 10' wide.