Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dwarf Yaupon Holly highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Growing Zones 7 - 9
If you are looking for a wonderful, mounding broadleaved evergreen plant with dark green leaves, you'll want to take a close look at this petite Holly variety. Use as you might a Boxwood in both formal, trimmed use, or grown naturally and more informal - but more tolerant of soils that are not as well drained.
Dwarf Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana') is a compact dwarf form and smaller fine-textured evergreen foliage grows into a symmetrical mound. This is a neat and tidy plant that you won't have to fuss over. You'll definitely appreciate the small, shiny leaves and smokey purple stems of the new growth in spring.
This broadleaf evergreen holds its gorgeous leaves all year long. A native shrub in the edge of the coastal forests of Virginia, Florida, and Texas and the open areas along the Mississippi in Arkansas, it is heat tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9. This versatile shrub can hold its own without a lot of care or concern on your part. It lives to serve you, beautifully and reliably year after year. Is it any wonder it's so popular?
Planting and Application:
This is an excellent evergreen plant for planter boxes or used as a low, formal hedge. They'll work in large containers with well-drained, evenly moist soil. Give it enough room to reach its mature height and spread, so you won't have to mess with pruning for size. If you've always loved the look of English-style gardens, you'll want to use these effortless plants to provide structure and strong, year-round visual interest. Use these structural plants as the backbone of your garden design.
They can act as an easy-care replacement for Boxwood. They do respond well to pruning and shearing, so feel free to explore more formal designs, such as Knot Gardens or Parterre Gardens that rely on the Dwarf Yaupon Holly to act as a border plant. Plant in a geometric pattern with an open center. What a magnificent showpiece in your landscape!
- Dark Glossy Evergreen Foliage
- Naturally Mounded Form
- Male Plant Produces No Fruit
- Easy Care, Compact & Dense
- Greenish White Spring Flowers
- Incredibly Versatile & Adaptable Borders, Edging, Hedge & Structure
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This plant will grow in full shade to full sun, but the lighter it has, the denser its foliage will be. A minimum of 6 hours works well. A light application of Dr. Earth Life Organic & Natural All-Purpose Fertilizer will be helpful in early spring. Spread it evenly around the plant, following directions. Once established, it is drought and salt-spray tolerant. It will perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil conditions, but are quite tolerant of most any soils, including those that can be slightly wet. And as with most shrubs, they love a nice 3-4" layer of mulch over the roots in the bed they are growing in.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Slightly Acidic Soil
- Tolerant of Salt Spray
- Fast Growth & Easy to Prune & Maintain
- Drought-Tolerant Once Established
Whether you need one for a container or several for a low hedge, you can't go wrong with the pretty, mounded, low-maintenance Dwarf Yaupon Holly. Buy yours today at NatureHills.com and enjoy these fantastic supporting landscape plants in your garden!
