Weeping Yaupon Holly

[Manalto]

In flagrant violation of the topic heading, I've decided to post blooms of my weeping yaupon holly, Ilex vomitoria var. pendula.

Nothing tropical whatsoever (Zone 7-9), but impressive in the abundance of bloom. It's covered.

Later in the season, the plant will be covered, once again, in bright red berries that appear clear as glass, then one day during the winter (if you're lucky) you'll see cedar waxwings swarm the plant and strip it clean, feasting on those glass berries.

[Standard poodle chomping on deflated basketball for scale.]

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Interesting looking plant I like it 🌱

[Manalto]

Yaupon is native here, so it does well with little attention. I like its Dr. Seuss-ish appearance - it manages to be both sedate and playful. I only occasionally see it used in the landscape, and it always brings a smile.

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13 hours ago, Manalto said:

Yaupon is native here, so it does well with little attention. I like its Dr. Seuss-ish appearance - it manages to be both sedate and playful. I only occasionally see it used in the landscape, and it always brings a smile.

I might have to try and find one in Australia but it might get to hot in my area for it to grow successfully iam definitely not a zone 7 to 9 slightly a bit warmer 10a at least in my area but it might grow