Weeping yapon holly has small evergreen leaves. In summer, inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators. In fall and winter, the female tree produces a spectacular display of translucent red berries that attract birds and small mammals. Use weeping yaupon holly as a specimen or accent for its unusual form. It can also be used as a foundation plant or with several planted 10 to 12 feet apart as a screen or hedge. It will work in a drought-tolerant garden or a rain garden. The berries add winter interest.
Growth Habit: Weeping, Open, 15 to 20 feet tall by 6 to 20 feet wide.
Native Origin: Southeastern United States
Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Environmental Needs: Full Sun, Part Shade, great for rain gardens
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: Low maintenance, little pruning required, versatile tolerates drought and poor drainage,
Weeping yapon holly has small evergreen leaves. In summer, inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators. In fall and winter, the female tree produces a spectacular display of translucent red berries that attract birds and small mammals. Use weeping yaupon holly as a specimen or accent for its unusual form. It can also be used as a foundation plant or with several planted 10 to 12 feet apart as a screen or hedge. It will work in a drought-tolerant garden or a rain garden. The berries add winter interest.
Growth Habit: Weeping, Open, 15 to 20 feet tall by 6 to 20 feet wide.
Native Origin: Southeastern United States
Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Environmental Needs: Full Sun, Part Shade, great for rain gardens
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: Low maintenance, little pruning required, versatile tolerates drought and poor drainage,
