Yaupon Holly
Ilexvomitoria 'Schillings Dwarf'

Family: Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks)
Species: vomitoria (vom-ih-TOR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Schillings Dwarf
Additional cultivar information: (aka Schilling's Dwarf, Shillings, Shilling's Dwarf)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting