Holly Yaupon 30G-45G

Yaupon Holly is a versatile, tough native evergreen prized for its dense foliage, adaptability, and year-round landscape value. It performs exceptionally well in North Texas, making it a staple for both formal and natural landscapes.

Key characteristics

• Mature size: 15–25 ft tall × 10–20 ft wide (can be kept smaller with pruning)

• Form: Naturally upright and rounded; available in tree-form, hedge, or weeping varieties

• Foliage: Small, glossy dark-green evergreen leaves

• Berries: Female plants produce bright red berries in fall and winter (pollinator required)

• Growth rate: Moderate

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Water: Low once established; very drought tolerant

• Soil: Extremely adaptable—handles clay, sand, alkaline, and poor soils

• Native benefits: Excellent wildlife value and pollinator support

Yaupon Holly is ideal for screens, hedges, foundation plantings, and specimen trees. Its native resilience, clean look, and flexibility in pruning make it one of the most dependable evergreen choices for Texas landscapes.