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.