Name: Ilex vomitoria 'Pride of Houston' (Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly)

Average Landscape Size: 12–15 ft tall × 10–12 ft wide; can reach 18 ft if unpruned; graceful weeping habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; extremely adaptable

Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant, native to Texas

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; prune sparingly to maintain natural shape

Detailed Description: This Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly is a true Texas native with the most graceful weeping habit you've ever seen! This 15-gallon size gives you 12 to 15 feet of immediate presence with those beautiful pendulous branches. Here in Willis, this is perfectly adapted to our climate and incredibly drought tolerant once established. The weeping form creates incredible movement and grace - it's like having a native willow that stays evergreen. Perfect for creating that elegant, naturalized look with zero maintenance!