The Yaupon Holly is native to Texas and is adapted to a variety of soil types with its superior level of shade and drought tolerance. They can be trimmed into a dense hedge or into a small tree. Yaupon Hollies have densely rounded canopies filled with ½” long leathery green leaves that are oval shaped and have serrated edges. Yaupons produce inconspicuous white flowers in the spring which allow them to pollinate and produce an abundant amount of vivid red berries in the winter. The bark on a Yaupon Holly is smooth with a dark gray color.