| Botanical Name | Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' |
| Description | A premier native choice for Southeast Texas landscapes. This cultivar is celebrated for its extreme durability and adaptability to many local soil profiles, from sandy loam to heavy clay. It is exceptionally resilient during Houston's intense summer heat and high humidity, making it one of the most reliable and low-maintenance shrubs for the region. |
| 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, though it maintains a better appearance with occasional deep watering during extreme summer dry spells. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring. As a hardy native, it does not require heavy feeding to thrive. |
| Pruning | Naturally maintains a neat, mounded habit. Can be easily sheared into formal globes or low hedges if a specific shape is desired. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' |
| Description | A premier native choice for Southeast Texas landscapes. This cultivar is celebrated for its extreme durability and adaptability to many local soil profiles, from sandy loam to heavy clay. It is exceptionally resilient during Houston's intense summer heat and high humidity, making it one of the most reliable and low-maintenance shrubs for the region. |
| 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, though it maintains a better appearance with occasional deep watering during extreme summer dry spells. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring. As a hardy native, it does not require heavy feeding to thrive. |
| Pruning | Naturally maintains a neat, mounded habit. Can be easily sheared into formal globes or low hedges if a specific shape is desired. |
| Deer Resistance | High |