Shadow's Female Yaupon Holly is a specific cultivar of the Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria). Yaupon Holly is a native evergreen shrub or small tree that is known for its dense, compact growth habit and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. The "Shadow's Female" cultivar is a female variety, which means it produces berries when pollinated by a male Yaupon Holly. The berries are typically red and provide a food source for birds during the winter months.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
10' - 12' |
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Spread: |
10’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex vomitoria Shadows Female 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
