It’s a wonderful choice for foundation plantings and low hedges. Also diminutive is dwarf yaupon holly, a small version of a native species (Ilex vomitoria) that’s available in several varieties.

DEAR NEIL: I have dwarf yaupon hollies that have grown a bit too large. Is it OK to trim them now, or should I wait until later? Dear Reader: I’m picturing how I’d imagine they will look after ...

If you want a low-growing foundation of green for your landscape, the most commonly used plant is the dwarf yaupon holly – Ilex vomitoria Nana or Dwarf. This plant could eventually grow to 4 ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Yaupon holly is a familiar garden plant. Its leaves are also used to brew tea. /tamu - stock.adobe.com Share Long before Earl Grey, Darjeeling and oolong ...

But my humble backyard bushes have a rich history. The shrubs are yaupon (pronounced “yo-pawn”) holly, the only substantially caffeinated plant native to North America. It flourishes across ...