Growing Guide: Yaupon Holly

Common Names: 
Yaupon, Yaupon Holly

 

Native to:
Southeastern US

Traditional Uses: 
Culinary

Plant Type:
Evergreen Shrub/Tree 

Harvest Season:
Fall

Mature Size:
Up to 20 ft. tall

Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-draining soil.


Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile: 
Dioecious (separate male and female plants), needs both to create berries. 

Growth Rate: 
Fast

Zone Hardiness: 
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 

Propagation: 
Our Yaupon Holly is grown from cuttings and is capable of harvesting leaves within the growing season.