Ilex vomitoria f. pendula

Also Known As

Ilex vomitoria 'Pendula'
Weeping Yaupon Holly
Weeping Youpon Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Ilex vomitoria f. pendula plant details

Ilex vomitoria f. pendula is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex vomitoria f. pendula

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex vomitoria f. pendula

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Weeping Youpon Holly has good quantities of red berries and grows vigorously into an upright narrow column of weeping branches 6-10? in ten years. Pruning and staking in youth is helpful to gain height and to maintain a central leader