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  Holly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Holly (Ilex) is a genus of about 400 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only genus in that family.
Hollies are mostly dioecious, with male and female flowers on different plants, with some exceptions.
Hollies (here, Ilex aquifolium) are dioecious: (above) shoot with flowers from male plant; (top right) male flower enlarged, showing stamens with pollen and reduced, sterile stigma; (below) shoot with flowers from female plant; (lower right) female flower enlarged, showing stigma and reduced, sterile stamens with no pollen.
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 Yaupon holly
Yaupon is an important wildlife food especially during winter months when the persistent berries are eaten by numerous birds and mammals.
Yaupon holly is an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree that usually grows 20' to 30' in height.
Yaupon holly grows in moist soils in forest understory.
www.sfrc.ufl.edu /4h/Yaupon_holly/yaupholl.htm   (394 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), also called Yaupon or Cassina (the latter shared with the Dahoon Holly), is an evergreen holly found in the southeast United States.
The leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptical with an acute apex and crenate or finely serrated margin, 2-4.5 cm long and 1-2 cm broad, glossy dark green above, slightly paler below.
Yaupon flowers are white, with a four-lobed corolla.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yaupon_Holly   (232 words)

  
 Floridata: Ilex vomitoria
The yaupon holly is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows 20-25 ft (6.1-7.6 m) in height.
'Pendula' is a weeping cultivar of yaupon holly.
Yaupon inhabits a variety of habitats from dry sand hills to swamps to coastal regions in the southeastern United States, from southern Virginia to central Florida, and west to Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
www.floridata.com /ref/i/ilx_vom.cfm   (591 words)

  
 Dwarf yaupon holly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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When dwarf yaupon holly the core is then exhausted of helium, a helium burning shell then begins to expand outward from the center of the star in the path of the hydrogen burning shell.
The nature of the first dwarf yaupon holly extreme helium star, HD 124448, was discovered at McDonald Observatory in 1942 by Daniel M. There were also several dwarf gods in ancient Egypt; the best known ones were involved in magical practices to dwarf yaupon holly protect the living and the dead.
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 Holly
Hollies will grow in sun or part shade, but for the best berry production and most compact growth choose a sunny spot.
Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria): is native from Long Island, New York to central Florida and west to Texas.
Lusterleaf Holly or Ilex latifolia: is a slow-growing evergreen tree, to 30 feet tall.
hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1066.htm   (975 words)

  
 Promising Plants Profile, Ilex vomitoria, yaupon - The Herb Society of America
This native evergreen holly gets a bad rap because of its botanical name and stories of its history, but this plant should be in almost every herb garden in zone 6 and warmer.
Yaupon holly is an incredibly tough plant and grows in very wet, heavy soils or, once established, in very dry soils.
Yaupon holly used alone as a tea does not cause vomiting.
www.herbsociety.org /promplant/yaupon.php   (311 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly
Yaupon Holly is an extremely tough evergreen shrub or small tree.
The bark of the Yaupon Holly is smooth and gray and is often mottled with yellow-green patches.
Native Americans used the Yaupon Holly tree to produce an intoxicant used for ceremonial and medicinal purposes.
volusia.org /arboretum/Trees/yau_holly.htm   (129 words)

  
 Dwarf Yaupon Holly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The botanical name for this particular specie of holly is Ilex vomitoria nana or Dwarf Yaupon Holly.
It is one of eleven hollies native to Florida.
Female varieties of this holly bear fruit in the fall which is red and are only about 1/4" in diameter.
www.bonsai-bci.com /species/yaupon.html   (484 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Yaupon Holly is very versatile and is a plant for all situations.
Yaupon Holly leaves can be used to make a strong caffeinated tea.
But be careful, too much Yaupon Holly tea may result in gastric discomfort.
www.ci.palm-coast.fl.us /resident/pcparadise/nature/trees_yauhol.htm   (70 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Yaupon is an evergreen shrub or small tree.
The small oblong leaves are leathery, one-third to one inch long, round-toothed, and rounded on both ends.
Of all the species of holly which are native to North America, only yaupon is known to contain caffeine.
www.auburn.edu /~deancar/wfnotes/yauholly.htm   (178 words)

  
 Pine seeds | Yaupon holly
I am familiar with the yaupon holly because I grew up in Southeast Texas and saw it growing ornamentally and natively.
Like the yaupon it is dioecious, so you will need two plants if you want the berries.
Unlike the yaupon, it is known to be adapted to this area and will do well with limited irrigation.
www.cahe.nmsu.edu /ces/yard/2001/031701.html   (663 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly - DirtDoctor.com - Howard Garrett - The Dirt Doctor
It is the most abundant native holly in Texas although it is kin, the possumhaw, (Ilex decidua) has a wider range.
CULTURE: Yaupon holly is easy to grow in most any soils and is fairly drought tolerant although can stand quite moist soil as well.
If you buy transplanted yaupons, be sure to choose those that have been in the nursery for some period of time and have hardened off.
www.dirtdoctor.com /view_question.php?id=883   (311 words)

  
 RCW Nurseries - Yaupon Holly
is probably the most versatile evergreen holly for general use in Texas.
It grows on almost any soil type and in sun or shade, although it is found naturally in low, moist, acid woods.
Appearing in late summer and fall, the red berries are very ornamental, and eaten by many birds.
www.rcwnurseries.com /Trees/yauponholly.htm   (77 words)

  
 Wholesale Nursery Plant Buyer's Guide. Plant Index: Ilex glabra 'Bronze'To Ilex vomitoria f pendula ('Pendula')
Ilex myrtifolia - Holly: Myrtle Leaf Holly; Myrtle Dahoon
Ilex vomitoria 'Bordeaux' PP#8472?8779 - Holly: Bordeaux PP#8472?8779 Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria 'Hightower' - Holly: Hightower Yaupon Holly
www.growit.com /Plants/Growers/SN/Index48.htm   (863 words)

  
 Wholesale Nursery Buyer's Guide Plant Index: Holly: Weeping Yaupon Holly To Honeysuckle: Maigrun Boxleaf Honeysuckle
From: Holly: Weeping Yaupon Holly To Honeysuckle: Maigrun Boxleaf Honeysuckle
Holly: Weeping Yaupon Holly - Ilex vomitoria f pendula
Holly: Willowleaf Chinese Holly PP# 2290 - Ilex cornuta 'Willowleaf' pp#2290
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 Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Yaupon is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree with small, glossy green leaves and bright red berries that ripen during the winter, making it a favorite for Christmas decorations.
Berries are inedible to humans, however, the leaves can be roasted and used to make tea.
Cedar waxwings, robins, mockingbirds and brown thrashers are among the birds that are attracted to the tree for its berries.
wildfood.home.infionline.net /yaupon.html   (66 words)

  
 Nature in the City - Shrubs - Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Nature in the City - Shrubs - Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Dwarf Yaupon Holly is one of 11 hollies native to Florida.
However, if the leaves were used without going through the drying process, they produced a memorable reaction on the human digestive system, hence the addition of "vomitoria" to its name.
www.cityoforlando.net /planning/nature/shrubs_dwarfyaup.htm   (98 words)

  
 Holly Tree
Yaupon holly is an excellent choice for the hot south.
Wire together short holly branches for a traditional red-and-green holly garland at Christmas time.
Keep holly fern evenly moist at all times with tepid water.
www.bhg.com /home/Holly-Tree.html   (204 words)

  
 eNature: FieldGuides: Species Detail
Yaupon Holly is sometimes grown for ornament and trimmed into hedges.
The leaves contain caffeine, and American Indians used them to prepare a tea to induce vomiting and as a laxative.
Tribes from the interior traveled to the coast in large numbers each spring to partake of this tonic.
www.enature.com /fieldguides/detail.asp?recnum=TS0228   (288 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly MG Plant ID page at University of Florida Extension, Sarasota County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Yaupon Holly MG Plant ID page at University of Florida Extension, Sarasota County
Wild yaupon hollies are protected by state law.
Landscape Plants, Native and Exotic, J. Watkins and T. Sheehan (The University Presses of Florida, 1975); Landscape Plants for Subtropical Climates, B. Dehgan (University Press of Florida, 1998).
sarasota.extension.ufl.edu /Hort/MG/Yaupon_Holly.htm   (211 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly
Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area.
`Nana' or Dwarf Yaupon Holly (shown), is a small, moundlike shrub, 3 to 5 feet high and very broad.
The purplish tinge to new leaves and white-to- gray bark distinguish the Yaupon Holly.
www.ext.vt.edu /departments/envirohort/factsheets/shrubs/yaphlly.html   (229 words)

  
 Holly bushes - Christmas Holly Bushes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Shortly afterwards we turned off the main road and entered Holly Bush Lane which was There was only a 1/4 mile to go before the end of Holly Bush Lane.
I know nothing about holly bushes, but we have a HUGE one that's full of berries, and I could get plenty if anyone was interested in them.
I have four 8' tall x 4' wide x 2.5' deep, dense holly bushes in front of my home that are currently shaped in rectangles.
hundouluo.com /?q=holly-bushes   (241 words)

  
 Dwarf Yaupon Holly - Bonsai Forum - GardenWeb
I bought a small Dwarf Yaupon this afternoon at the local nursery.
You might have already done your root pruning by this time, but even in Houston with a Yaupon it might be a good idea to wait until spring (early-mid March).
The Yaupons I've had could survive being overwatered every so often and with our high humidity they don't need weekly floods like maples, but they'll die quick if they dry out completely.
forums2.gardenweb.com /forums/load/bonsai/msg02221037705.html   (452 words)

  
 Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' - Dwarf Yaupon Holly
The Dwarf Yaupon Holly is a small evergreen shrub that has a refine and attractive look, it can get 5 feet in height and 8-10 feet in width.
Dwarf Yaupon can be very formal when sheared, or a small mound if not.
Often this shrub is seen as little "meatballs" in the landscape.
www.magnoliagardensnursery.com /productdescrip/Ilex_DwfYaupon.html   (90 words)

  
 Yaupon Holly Bonsai Tree 1
This is a yaupon holly bonsai tree, also known as an ilex vomitoria, the variety is schillings dwarf.
For those who do not know where the vomitoria part comes from, as the story goes.
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 Ilex vomitoria, Dwarf Yaupon Holly, Yaupon Holly
Most compact and fruitful in sun, Hollies will tolerate shade.
On many Hollies, fruit is produced on female plants and pollen on male plants.
Also called 'Stokes Dwarf' this Holly forms compact mounds with small dark-green leaves and tiny red berries.
www.sunnygardens.com /garden_plants/ilex/ilex_1444.php   (160 words)

  
 Texas Native Plants Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Yaupon, Cassine, Evergreen Cassena, Emetic Holly, Evergreen Holly, Indian Blackdrink, Cassio Berry Bush Tea
Yaupon is probably the most versatile evergreen holly for general use in Texas.
Height: Typically 10 to 20 ft., but individuals can range from 4 to 30 ft.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /ornamentals/natives/ilexvomitoria.htm   (152 words)

  
 www.dirtdoctor.com :: View topic - Yaupon Holly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:44 am Post subject: Yaupon Holly
We have a yaupon holly with plants coming up from the roots of the "mother" tree.
We're wanting to make a hedge with the holly if it's transplantable.
www.dirtdoctor.com /forum/archive.php/o_t/t_6676/start_0   (96 words)

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