| Botanical Name | Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' |
| Description | A premier choice for Southeast Texas gardens, this native cultivar is celebrated for its extreme durability. Unlike many other hollies, the Dwarf Yaupon is highly tolerant of Houston's heavy clay soils and can withstand both periods of drought and temporary "wet feet." Its small, gray-green leaves provide a fine texture for low hedges or foundation plantings. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Height x Width | 3-5 ft. Tall x 3-6 ft. Wide |
| Water | Low to moderate; very drought tolerant once established but looks best with occasional deep watering during summer dry spells. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring. It is not a heavy feeder. |
| Pruning | Maintains a neat, mounded shape naturally, but can be sheared into formal shapes or low hedges if desired. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' |
| Description | A premier choice for Southeast Texas gardens, this native cultivar is celebrated for its extreme durability. Unlike many other hollies, the Dwarf Yaupon is highly tolerant of Houston's heavy clay soils and can withstand both periods of drought and temporary "wet feet." Its small, gray-green leaves provide a fine texture for low hedges or foundation plantings. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Height x Width | 3-5 ft. Tall x 3-6 ft. Wide |
| Water | Low to moderate; very drought tolerant once established but looks best with occasional deep watering during summer dry spells. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring. It is not a heavy feeder. |
| Pruning | Maintains a neat, mounded shape naturally, but can be sheared into formal shapes or low hedges if desired. |
| Deer Resistance | High |