Yaupon – the holly tree native to America

Yaupon holly, bring the grand old South to your garden

Yaupon holly, also simply called “yaupon“, is a shrub that has been planted in homes along the Gulf of Mexico and

Yaupon holly branches with a few green leaves and bright red berries.

Septoria host plants – targets of this ravaging leaf spot disease

Septoria has often caused many a gardener to wail in desperation. What plants does it affect? Which host is it hiding on over winter?

Dwarf yaupon, a cute shrub that is easy to keep small

Dwarf yaupon is a resilient shrub that is perfect for small gardens.

5 shrubs that birds find inviting in the garden

Here are 5 ideas of shrubs that birds love using for shelter. Each one is a dream come true for wild birds, helping them survive the cold season and hide out from foul weather.

Dwarf Yaupon holly, a colorful berry shrub

Dwarf yaupon holly is a special variety of yaupon. Its leaves aren’t as prickly

Close-up of dwarf yaupon holly leaves and unripe berries.

Yaupon, a tea tree native to North America

Yaupon is a shrubby tree of the holly family. Native Americans used it to brew battle tea

Red yaupon berries clustered around the stem of twigs.

Ilex vomitoria, a landscaping shrub that doubles as a tea provider

Ilex vomitoria is a herbal shrub that boasts fascinating properties when drunk

Leaves and berries on an Ilex vomitoria twig.