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Ilex vomitoria
Also Known As
- Female Yaupon Holly
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 20'
- W: 15'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Ilex vomitoria plant details
Ilex vomitoria is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex vomitoria
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: aquifoliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 FT wide, 20 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: fragrant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex vomitoria
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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By: Luteus
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By: Kristine Paulus
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By: Kristine Paulus
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Gardening facts about Ilex vomitoria plant
How to Grow Ilex vomitoria
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 9'-12'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-7'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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