Holly Upright Yaupon 'Pride of Houston' FTG | 030 gal.
6' x 3'
Disclaimer: Please note that not all plants and trees are permitted in all residential areas. Homeowners are responsible for consulting their Homeowners Association (HOA) rules to ensure compliance before planting.
The āPride of Houstonā Yaupon Holly is an all-female cultivar guaranteeing beautiful and plentiful red berries every season. White flowers appear in spring. Native to Florida, this medium sized shrub grows between 15-20 feet high with a width of 8-12 feet. This is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen with an upright spreading growth habit and glossy, dark green leathery leaf blades. The showy red berries are an important food source for a variety of birds. Butterflies and bees also enjoy the benefits of this shrub. Itās important to note that the āPride of Houstonā is toxic to pets so location for planting should be considered if you have pets.
āPride of Houstonā grows best in full sun or partial shade; is low maintenance and can tolerate hot, dry conditions as well as colder temperatures. This versatile shrub is a great choice for landscaping. Its hardiness, dense branching structure and attractive berries create eye-catching hedges, privacy screens and barriers. With its easy to prune nature they can be sculpted to take shape in a variety of ways.
Native Origin:
Florida Native
Scientific Name
:
Ilex vomitoria 'Pride of Houston'
Mature Height:
15 to 20 feet
Mature Spread:
8 to 12 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Sand, well-drained
Drought Tolerance:
High
Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Fast
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Features:
Red berries in fall/winter when planted near a male plant; Attracts birds; Great for privacy screening
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