black-drink tree · Ilex vomitoria
Also known as: Carolina tea plant; cassina; emetic holly; South Sea tea plant; yaupon; dahoon
Yaupon is a hardy shrub known for low maintenance requirements and resilience, making it easy to care for. It thrives best with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Special care points include tolerance to drought and pruning to maintain desired shape, which is usually necessary only once a year.
May be susceptible to holly leaf blight, Phytophthora root rot and sometimes honey fungus
May be susceptible to scale insects, holly leaf miner and young shoots may be susceptible to aphids
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