Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston') Monarch butterfly friendly It is very drought tolerant

It is very drought tolerant once established and needs well- drained dry soils

and the seeds are eaten by birds such as finches

Elbow Bush does well as a background or screen shrub

because American Beautyberry shines when it is allowed to grow and not be trimmed to fit the space

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston') Monarch butterfly friendly It is very drought tolerantYaupon Holly is an attractive Texas native evergreen shrub or small tree. Female plants produce red berries that are cherished by birds. Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston' is an upright growing cultivar that is often used as an accent or screen plant. It is adaptable to a wide variety of conditions and is quite deer resistant. It is arguably one of the most versatile and easy care native shrubs you can find. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun