Dwarf Yaupon Holly
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Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'
Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as Yaupon, is native to various habitats from Virginia to Florida, Arkansas, and Texas, including sandy woods, dunes, open fields, forest edges, and wet swamps. The dwarf cultivar 'Nana' of the species is densely rounded and round. It has a diameter of 0.5-1.5 inches. Long, dark green leaves that are yellow-green when new. Pollinated flowers on female shrubs mature into persistent red drupes, although they are less common and striking than their species counterparts. 'Nana' grows three to five feet tall and three to six feet wide.
In the Native American tradition, the leaves were used to make an emetic drink that, when consumed in large quantities, caused cleansing.
The plant grows in average soil that is moist to medium and in full sun to partial shade. Growing in shade or sun, it can grow in dry, wet, and a variety of soils in its native habitat. In general, it is more drought tolerant than most other hollies. In winter, prune if necessary. This species is dioecious (male and female plants are separate). For female plants to bear fruit, they need a male pollinator. Root suckers should be removed unless naturalization is desired.
Height: 3’-6’
Spread: 3’-5’
Bloom: April
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium to High
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
