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Schillings Dwarf Youpon Holly Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― Schillings Dwarf Youpon Holly (FUTURE)

(Ilex vomitoria "Schillings")
Full Sun to Part Shade

Very hardy compact evergreen shrub with neat rounded dense perfect form for sunny locations and takes well to extreme shearing. Attractive gray-green leaves with a hint of red in the new growth.

Produces small white flowers in the spring that attracts pollinators.

Also

known as

Schillings Holly, and Dwarf Youpon Holly. Perfect selection for low hedges, foundation, boarder, groupings, mass planting, along fence, carport, patio, deck, driveway, container, walkways and specimens. See Specifications below. Shop the Schillings Dwarf Youpon Holly for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

Shillings Holly, Dwarf Youpon Holly

Special Features

Low maintenance. Attracts pollinators. Very hardy. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Deer resistance. No berries, or spines on the leaves.

Item	Description
Other Names	Shillings Holly, Dwarf Youpon Holly
Special Features	Low maintenance. Attracts pollinators. Very hardy. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Deer resistance. No berries, or spines on the leaves.
Category	Evergreen Shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-11 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Slow
Sun	Full Sun – Part Shade
Height	2-3Ft.
Width	3-4Ft.
Planting-General	Likes clay (amended) , loam, sand (amended), silt soil. Well drained to somewhat dry soil. Soil pH in the 5.5-7.5 range. Perform best is slightly acidic soil.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 2.5-3 Feet for solid hedges, and same distance from your house if using as foundation plant. And 7 Feet or more apart for spacing between plants. Dig holes 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball. Align top of root ball to ground. Add mulch to conserve moisture.
Watering	Average, low once established. Water regularly until well established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in spring with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees. Do not fertilize after two weeks to the average first frost to avoid early frost damage.
Pruning	Not required. Recommended shearing to maintain desired shape in spring. They do response well to shaping to form hedges.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Produces small white flowers in the spring that attracts pollinators.