Ilex Vomitoria / Christmas Berry Genus - Ilex Species - Vomitoria Common name - Christmas Berry Other names - Cassina, Cassine, Yaupon Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 7 - 11 Height / spread - 4'-25' / 1.20 - 7.60 m / 5'-15' / 1.50 - 4.60 m Plant type - Shrub / Tree Vegetation type - Evergreen Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water Landscape uses - Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier Germination rate - 50% Leaf / Flower color - Green, Olive, Dark Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium A versatile and adaptable shrub or small tree, this native of the southeastern United States is valued for its dense evergreen foliage and showy abundant winter fruit. The small, shiny, oval, weakly-teethed leaves are bright green to dark drab green. Ripening in fall, the clustered, persistent, pea-size fruits are typically a translucent bright red but may be orange or yellow. Fruits occur only on female plants, which require a male pollinator. They are preceded by inconspicuous white flowers in spring. Perhaps the most adaptable evergreen holly for mild-winter climates, yaupon does well in sun or shade, clay or sand, and acid or alkaline soil, and tolerates salt spray and shearing. Use it in place of similar but less adaptable hollies such as Ilex crenata. Large cultivars are excellent as specimens or for hedges and screening; small cultivars work wonderfully in foundation plantings, mixed borders, and containers. This shrub also makes an excellent bonsai, topiary, or espalier subject. Birds and other wildlife browse the fruits, especially in late winter when food is scarce. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds