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

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