Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston') Edible Young trees have corky "wings"

Young trees have corky "wings" on their branches that disappear as the trees begin to mature

especially on the ends of smaller branchlets

Texas Mountain Laurel is one of the most beloved and requested Texas native shrubs

Sweet Acacia is an early successional species and may form thickets on disturbed sites

In late spring it produces dense clusters of small purple flowers that attract native bees in large numbers

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston') Edible Young trees have corky "wings"Yaupon 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