Botanical Name: Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'
Common Name: Dwarf Yaupon holly Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, stiffly spreading branches; forms a dense, rounded cushion-shaped canopy Height 3-6' Spread 3-8' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers acid pH; tolerates most soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 11-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-oblong, 1/2-1" long, crenate-serrate, bright green, leathery Flowers tiny white flowers hidden amongst branches; more prominent on female plants Fruit small drupes found amongst dense branches; female only Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: excellent for sheared form or for formal hedge; medium accent for clipped shape – informal filler, mass plantings Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought Fertilizing little required; balanced in spring to promote new growth Pruning anytime – to desired shape Pests/Diseases holly leaf miner Special Conditions/Other tolerates very alkaline soils Origin: Southeastern United States Family: Aquifoliaceae Notes: |
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