Evergreen Tree – Weeping Yaupon Holly

Weeping Yaupon Holly 

Botanical name: Ilex vomitoria ‘pendula’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 15-20 ft in height with a spread of 10-15 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Foliage color: green/gray 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune new growth during the summer months to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the summer or fall months 

Landscape use: specimen tree, focal point, privacy screen 

Special features: produces non-edible ornamental red berries during the winter months, weeping growth habit

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: coneflower, salvia, nandina, ornamental grasses, beautyberry 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no