Ilex vomitoria 'Pendula' ~ Weeping Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria 'Pendula' ~ Weeping Yaupon HollyWeeping Yaupon Holly is a dense upright evergreen shrub with weeping branches covered with fine spineless dark green leaves. If pollinated, the tiny fragrant female flowers give way to scarlet berries that can persist well into winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America; GA

Weeping Yaupon Holly is a dense upright evergreen shrub with weeping branches covered with fine spineless dark green leaves.  If pollinated, the tiny fragrant female flowers give way to scarlet berries that can persist well into winter.  Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.  Drought tolerant once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.   Well-drained soils essential.   Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew.  Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Camellia, Astilbe

Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex vomitoria f. pendula 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0