Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria 'Pendula': Weeping Yaupon Holly

Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson

Ilex vomitoria: Yaupon Holly

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Yaupon Holly Culture and Pest Management for Tea Production and Ornamental Use

Matthew A. Borden, Mark A. Wilhelm, and Adam G. Dale

Ilex Vomitoria 'Schilling's Dwarf' Schilling's Dwarf Holly

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of Schilling’s dwarf holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘Schilling’s Dwarf’), a dense, rounded shrub ideal for low-growing foundation planting and mass planting. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf arrangement, and growth rate. The document also highlights its adaptability to various soil types, high drought tolerance, and moderate salt tolerance, making it suitable for seaside plantings. Additionally, it offers guidance on planting, pruning, and propagation, noting that the plant is pest-resistant and requires minimal maintenance. Original publication date October 1999.

Grow Your Own Yaupon Tea

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Tea is made from the plant Camellia sinensis which was carefully guarded in China for centuries. Seeds were smuggled into India by the British in 1836 to break the Chinese tea monopoly. We can grow that plant here and UF/IFAS is researching cultivars for adaptation to our conditions. However, why not go native and use […]