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Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston'

Ilexvomitoria

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Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

vomitoria (vom-ih-TOR-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

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