Ilex vomitoria ‘Kathy Ann Batson’ ~ Kathy Ann Batson Yaupon Holly

Kathy Ann Batson YauponHolly is adense upright-spreading evergreenshrubwithsmallellipticalgreen foliage that is lightly scalloped and spineless. It is afemale variety and produces abundant red berries if pollinated. Best planted inmoist,slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Mildew resistant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Water regularly.Well-drained soils essential.Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Gardens,Wildlife Gardens,Foundation Plantings,Hedges,and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:Barberry,Camellia,Blueberry

IMAGE:cultivar413,170411 715 Encinitas – San Diego Botanic Gdn, Herb Garden, Ilex vomitora Yaupon Holly

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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