Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria · Aquifoliaceae (Holly family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to oblong, unlobed
Margin
Crenate-serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib
Key Features
Small, stiff, glossy dark green elliptic leaf with a sharply toothed margin and short petiole.
Description
Large evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 30 feet tall, featuring smooth gray bark, small white flowers, and bright red spherical berries on female plants.
Habitat
Thrives in moist, well-draining soils within coastal plains, woodlands, and scrublands.
Native Range
Native to the southeastern United States; widely planted in southern landscapes.
Identified on 10/18/2026