- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 2 - 4 Feet
- Width 3 - 5 Feet
- Growing Zones 7-10
The Dwarf Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria 'Nana', is a shrub for every garden. It is a top choice for ground cover. Its red winter berries will bring delight all season. These berries are also attractive to birds. The leaves are neat and oval. This is a shrub that pairs well with anything. It is drought and salt tolerant.
The foliage is a deep green with bright green new growth. It is loved for its berries as well which appear and last all winter, bringing a festive look to your yard! Its mounded form and refined texture is what sets it apart from the crowd. This shrub will attract birds in the winter and bees in the spring. It has a height of four feet and reaches a spread of five feet. It is the perfect ornamental shrub. It does well with mass planting and is great for ground cover. It works well for border planting or short hedges. The Dwarf Yaupon Holly will bring color to your space all year. This one can be planted as a thriller in containers.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care
Caring for your new shrub is simple. Plant in full sun to part shade. It will thrive best in moist soils that are well drained. It does require more acidic soils but is not picky about type. Mulching around its base in cooler climates will protect its roots through winter. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring. Pruning is not necessary but pruning to shape or maintain size is tolerated. Pruning should take place in the winter.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly Spacing
When planting as a border plant, a hedge, or near other plants, spacing should be two to three feet, center on center. When planting near structures or pavement, plant at a minimum of three feet from edges.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Foliage berries |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Foundation, Hedge, Mass Planting |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Ilex vomitoria |
- SKU:
- DWYPHLY
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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