Quick answer: Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Moist or well-drained sandy, loamy, clay, limestone, or gravelly soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | 12-45 ft, usually under 25 ft |
| Wildlife value | Birds eat red drupes, mammals eat fruit, nectar source, larval host for Henry's Elfin |
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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