‘Yaupon Holly’ is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or a small tree. Yaupons are native to the eastern United States and are common in coastal North Carolina and are considered hardy in USDA Zones 7-9. Native American Indians have used the plant as a ceremonial emetic drink (‘vomitoria’). Yaupon grows in a wide variety of light exposures from deep shade to full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions including clay, high organic matter, loam, and sand. The plant may grow very large in the best environment. The leaf shape is elliptical or ovate with an alternate arrangement. The bark of the tree is smooth with a light gray to white color. In selected varieties small green or white flowers develop into red/burgundy fruit which is showy. The most common variety grows 10′-20′ tall and 8-12 feet wide. Cultivars such as ‘Bordeaux’ are compact dwarf in size 2′-4′ x 3′-5′. ‘Nana’ is a compact dwarf, sterile male plant. ‘Pendula’ has a large weeping form with heavy fruit grown on a female plant. Yaupon tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped as a topiary.