Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston') Edible Young trees have corky "wings"

Young trees have corky "wings" on their branches that disappear as the trees begin to mature

In late spring it produces dense clusters of small purple flowers that attract native bees in large numbers

It is drought-tolerant once established and it may only need watering in an extended drought

especially on the ends of smaller branchlets

This plant is Texas tough and can handle drought

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston') Edible Young trees have corky "wings"Yaupon Holly is an attractive Texas native evergreen shrub or small tree. Female plants produce red berries that are cherished by birds. Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston' is an upright growing cultivar that is often used as an accent or screen plant. It is adaptable to a wide variety of conditions and is quite deer resistant. It is arguably one of the most versatile and easy care native shrubs you can find. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun