•Size at Maturity: Typically grows up to 15-25 feet tall, but can be pruned to desired size.
•Bloom Season: Blooms in spring, producing small, white flowers.
•Native Status to Florida: Native to Florida.
•pH Requirements: Tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels, but typically found in slightly acidic to neutral soils.
•Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
•Salt Tolerance: Moderate salt tolerance; can tolerate coastal conditions.
•Moisture Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate periodic flooding and drought once established.
•Wildlife Benefits: Provides food and cover for various wildlife species, including birds and small mammals. Berries are attractive to birds.
•Phenology: Produces small white flowers followed by red berries on female plants.
•Considerations (if any): Female plants produce berries and may require male pollinators nearby for fruit production. Can be susceptible to scale insects and leaf spot diseases.
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Hedges, screens, or specimen trees in landscapes or naturalized areas.
•Toxicity to Pets: Yaupon Holly berries contain caffeine and can be toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities, causing gastrointestinal upset.