Ilex vomitoria 'Taylor's Rudolph' ~ Taylor’s Rudolph Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria 'Taylor's Rudolph' ~ Taylor’s Rudolph Yaupon HollyTaylors Rudolph Yaupon Holly is a dwarf evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves that emerge brick red in spring. The clusters of inconspicuous but fragrant flowers in spring give way to heavy red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Taylor's Rudolph is disease and drought tolerant, but intolerant of

Taylor’s Rudolph Yaupon Holly is a dwarf evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves that emerge brick red in spring.  The clusters of inconspicuous but fragrant flowers in spring give way to heavy red fruits in fall which lasts through winter.  Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.  Taylor's Rudolph is disease and drought tolerant, but intolerant of air pollution.

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, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Magnolia, Astilbe