Yaupon Holly Pride of Houston

The Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a small tree or evergreen shrub that is native to Texas.

It is known for its abundant red berries that appear in the fall and winter. 

The Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly is a more upright variety of the Yaupon Holly and produces more berries than the regular Yaupon Holly. It can grow up to 15 feet tall and 8 feet wide. 

The Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly is easy to grow and can tolerate a variety of conditions, including sun or part shade, moist or dry soils, and heat. It is also resistant to deer, disease, and insects. 

The Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly has dark green, glossy oval leaves that are up to one inch long. The leaves have fine-toothed margins and emerge chartreuse in the spring.   Pride of Houston' Yaupon is an all-female cultivar, guaranteeing berries every season

The Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly has a lifespan of 30 to 75 years. It is native to coastal east Texas and the south Atlantic coast, from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina to Florida. 

The berries of the Yaupon Holly are not considered very poisonous, but they can be dangerous to small children and animals. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stupor.