Dwarf Yaupon Holly 'Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'

The Dwarf Yaupon Holly is a small, slow-growing shrub that typically reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads to about the same width. It has a dense, mounded shape with fine-textured, dark green leaves that provide a lush, evergreen appearance throughout the year. The leaves are small, oval, and serrated, giving the plant a refined and tidy look. In spring, the Dwarf Yaupon Holly produces inconspicuous white flowers, which are followed by small, shiny red berries in the fall and winter. These berries add a pop of color and visual interest, and they attract birds and other wildlife, enhancing the ecological value of the shrub. Growth and Care The Dwarf Yaupon Holly is known for its hardiness and low maintenance requirements. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10 and can adapt to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. The shrub prefers full sun to partial shade and is highly drought-tolerant once established. One of the key advantages of the Dwarf Yau