Common Name: Yaupon Latin Name: Ilex vomitoria Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, salty soil or sea-spray, drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Dark green, evergreen leaves and red berries on female plants. Comments: Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Problems: Requires pruning to develop one or more trunks. Firewise: No

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