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Ilex vomitoria

Also Known As

  • Female Yaupon Holly

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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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

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

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' by Grace Peterson
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aka Geisha Japanese Holly

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular
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aka Ilex crenata 'Snowflake', Snowflake Japanese Holly

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 5'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • regular
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