Will Fleming Yaupon Holly (Male)
Ilex vomitoria 'Will Fleming'
SKU
04615
A large, upright, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with small, finely serrated, lustrous dark green foliage. The dense, tight form of the young plant opens as it matures, providing excellent vertical interest as a loose screen, accent, or border plant. Plant as a pollenizer for berry production on female varieties.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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3391 Daniels Road Winter Garden FL 34787
| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks vom-i-TO-ri-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Narrow vertical growth reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Topiary, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Pollenizer, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Oakleaf Hydrangea; (Hydrangea querquifolia); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Wintergreen (Gaultheria); False Holly (Osmanthus); Enkianthus (Enkianthus) |
Adaptable to a wide variety of moisture conditions, sun exposures, and soil conditions, provided soil is well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!