Dwarf Yaupon Holly

The Dwarf Yaupon Holly is a compact evergreen bush growing 3 feet tall and wide, and eventually up to as much as 5 feet, if unclipped. It has small, deep-green leaves, with finely serrated edges but no spines. Its dense, twiggy structure naturally creates a neat mounding plant, or it can easily be trimmed at any time of year into hedges, mounds and topiary forms, in the garden or in planters. Use it around your garden to give structure and permanence to your planting, in groups or as individual plants.

• Dense, compact evergreen shrub with small leaves
• Rich, dark green foliage
• Trims easily, or stays compact naturally
• Very tolerant of hot, dry conditions and coastal areas
• Grows in full sun or partial shade

The Dwarf Yaupon Holly grows from zone 7 to zone 9, in full sun or partial shade. Once established it tolerates heat and dryness better than any other evergreen holly of any species. It grows in almost any soil, from sand to clay, and even in periodically flooded soils, but not in ground that is badly drained and permanently wet. It has no significant pests or diseases and it can be trimmed at any time of year.