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‘Nana’

Holly - Yaupon

Ilex vomitoria

'Nana'

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Low broad mound of Ilex vomitoria Nana in landscape Close up of the finely textured foliage of Ilex vomitoria Nana
  • Native to North America
  • Evergreen
  • Compact habit
Description

Versatile native evergreen. A dwarf form of this fine textured evergreen, much favored by landscapers for its adaptability and versatility. Dwarf yaupon holly forms a low but broad mound that takes well to shearing and pruning. Tolerant of heat, drought, salt spray, and other challenging conditions.

USDA Zone
7 - 10 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 7'
Width
6 - 10'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable to any well-drained soil.

Pruning

Prune as needed to shape. Can be pruned any time; avoid pruning into thick woody stems.

Uses

Shrub borders; Landscaping; Mixed borders; Hedges.

Features: Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Native, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Yaupon, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Native, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Yaupon, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage