Ilex vomitoria 'Kathy Ann Batson' ~ Kathy Ann Batson Yaupon Holly low-light (2) Photo by Tim Waters

(2) Photo by Tim Waters

COMPANION PLANTS: Yarrow

The flattened 5-petaled flowers are a vibrant bright cherry red with a look of hand streaked dark purple on the petals and in the center and bloom from late spring throughout summer

Note: Eucalyptus is allelopathic and many plants will not grow under its canopy

Ilex vomitoria 'Kathy Ann Batson' ~ Kathy Ann Batson Yaupon Holly low-light (2) Photo by Tim WatersKathy Ann Batson Yaupon Holly is a dense upright spreading evergreen shrub with small elliptical green foliage that is lightly scalloped and spineless. It is a female variety and produces abundant red berries if pollinated. Best planted in moist, 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. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N.