Keep in mind that yaupon holly and its berries are toxic to people and pets.

Light

Yaupon holly tolerates full and partial sun.

However, growth in full sun will yield more berries.

Soil

The yaupon holly prefers sandy soil but grows well in most soil compositions.

It has a high tolerance for salty soil, making it a good choice for planting near the ocean.

Water

Yaupon hollies are somewhat drought resistant but should be watered regularly.

Water the root ball twice or three times a week during the plant’s first year and then weekly.

Use rainwater and distilled water rather than tap water and water during the morning or evening.

It can adapt to various climates but prefers slightly cooler and humid weather.

It may struggle to survive winters at the higher end of its hardiness range.

Yaupon hollies are generally cold-resistant.

For the amount to use, follow product label instructions.

You may apply a thin layer of mulch to the ground but avoid high-nitrogenfertilizers.

If the tree is small, prune the lower side branches.

you could rejuvenate badly overgrown shrubs by cutting away up to one-third of the branches.

Cut selected stems down the base of the plant.

Propagating Yaupon Holly

Yaupon holly is best propagated from small, semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the fall.

Keep the soil moist and fertilize every one to two weeks.

Gently removed the plant and transfer it to the new container.

Water well to settle the roots.

Overwintering

The yaupon holly does well during winter and can survive in low temperatures.

You may prune the shrub lightly or bundle its branches with ropes to prevent damage from heavy snowfall.

You should remove damaged leaves manually to stop a further infestation and spray an insecticide on the plant.

Remove affected leaves and adjust watering and fertilization practices as needed.

Other pests that are attracted to yaupon hollies includespider mites,whitefies, andscale insects.

Bloom Months

Yaupon holly blooms in the spring, typically from March until May.

What Do Yaupon Holly Blooms Look and Smell Like?

The flowers produced by yaupon holly are small and white, though sometimes they are slightly pink.

These blooms offer a sweet fragrance and are followed by signature, red holly berries.

At this time, you will be able to enjoy the visual attraction of their red berries.

Browning Leaves

This plant can tolerate drought well.

But a severe lack of water can turn leaves brown.

Yaupon holly can live between 30 and 75 years.

Remember, all hollies present some level of toxicity.

you might grow a yaupon holly indoors, but more careful pruning will be necessary to control the spread.

Also, if you have pets or young children, beware its berries are toxic to pets and humans.

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