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Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare'

Also Known As

  • Virginia Dare Yaupon Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 5'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare' plant details

Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yaupon Hollies are easy to use in sun or shade, wet or dry; evergreen so they can provide screening, and showy fruit in winter.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare' plant

How to Grow Ilex vomitoria 'Virginia Dare'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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