Yaupon Holly – Ilex vomitoria | Native Evergreen

Yaupon Holly is a small tree, native to the southeastern United States (including NC coastal areas). One of the toughest of the hollies, yaupon will tolerate, and is frequently found growing in, wet swampy locations. In fact, it will tolerate nearly all soil types. Male and female flowers are on separate plants; berries are red. Parched yaupon leaves were used by Native Americans to make a tea for purification rites that included vomiting. English colonists, who confused the drink with other native teas, called it the 'black drink'. Field Grown May Be Available. Call for Confirmation 336-857-2131 Ornamental Characteristics Category Shrub or small tree Environmental Characteristics Zone 7 Size Location Dimensions Inv.Date Notes 2G 3G 5G 7G