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Yaupon

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 12'–45'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 11 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–11b
Mature size: 12'–45'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Apr–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) — *Ilex vomitoria* — Yaupon. Photo by Luteus via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 12'–45'. Blooms Apr–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, yaupon pairs naturally with: American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia).