Grow a beautiful, hardy evergreen addition to your landscape with Red Ilex Vomitoria Yaupon Holly Seeds. Known for its glossy green leaves and bright red berries, Yaupon Holly is one of the most adaptable native shrubs in North America.
These Non-GMO perennial tree seeds produce versatile shrubs or small trees that thrive in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Perfect for creating hedges, privacy screens, or ornamental accents, Yaupon Holly is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and visually striking throughout the year.
Features
- High-Quality Non-GMO Seeds: Ensures strong germination and resilient plants.
- Attractive Year-Round Foliage: Glossy green leaves and vibrant red berries.
- Perennial Evergreen Tree: Provides lasting structure and color in gardens.
- Highly Adaptable: Tolerates drought, humidity, and diverse soil conditions.
- Native & Eco-Friendly: Supports pollinators and birds with seasonal berries.
- Perfect for Landscaping: Great for hedges, borders, or ornamental accents.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ilex vomitoria
- Common Name: Yaupon Holly
- Variety: Red Berry Yaupon Holly
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Evergreen perennial shrub/tree
- Growth Habit: Upright, dense foliage
- Mature Height: 10–25 feet (depending on pruning)
- Spread: 8–12 feet wide
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 5.5–7.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Temperature Range: 60°F–95°F (15°C–35°C)
- Germination Time: 60–90 days (cold stratification recommended)
- Maturity Period: 3–5 years for full growth
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Berry Season: Late fall to winter
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10
- Planting Season: Spring or early fall
- Lifespan: Up to 75 years under proper care
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Stratify seeds by refrigerating them in moist sand for 2–3 months to improve germination.
- Sowing: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Location: Choose an area with full sun or partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during early growth.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once frost risk has passed.
- Maintenance: Prune lightly to maintain desired shape or height.
