Yaupon Holly 'Pendula'

Ilexvomitoria

Family
Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ilex (EYE-leks)
Species
vomitoria (vom-ih-TOR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atmore, Alabama

Decatur, Alabama

Dothan, Alabama

Hayden, Alabama

Hazel Green, Alabama

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Sanford, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Lafayette, Louisiana

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina(2 reports)

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Waxhaw, North Carolina

Bluffton, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Hartsville, South Carolina

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Alice, Texas

Belton, Texas

Hearne, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Tyler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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M
| June 2022 | neutral

You can use fresh, dried, or roasted leaves and/or stems to make yaupon tea, but avoid the poisonous berries. Leave those berries to the ...Read More

T
Elizabeth City, NC (Zone 8a) | March 2009 | positive

this is a very versatile tree. u can keep it pruned like i do to 6' or let it rip to over 20'. the 'weeping' structure gives the bed nice...Read More

D
Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2006 | positive

This holly came with our new home. It was planted in the existing sandy soil, with about 7 hours of Florida sun per day. So far it appear...Read More

J
Lafayette, LA | January 2005 | positive

My Weeping Yaupon Holly 'Pendula' is the small variety tree that can grow 8' to 15' tall, but only 4' to 6' wide with a weeping form. Sev...Read More

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