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black-drink tree

Ilex vomitoria

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Common Names: Carolina tea plant, cassina, emetic holly, South Sea tea plant, yaupon, dahoon [2]

About this plant

A large evergreen shrub or small tree with dense branches to a height of up to 6m. The leaves are small dark green glossy and gently serrated. The flowers are greenish-white in spring and red berries follow in autumn female plants

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in a sunny position. Does not do very well in the UK

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and Holly leaf miner

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight or Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years