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Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria 'Stokes Dwarf') growing in South Florida
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Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly — South Florida Plant Guide

Ilex vomitoria 'Stokes Dwarf'

Family: Aquifoliaceae · Shrub

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

formal hedgemass plantingfoundation plantinglow groundcover massnative landscape

Tags de Estilo

nativeformalcontemporaryflorida friendlydrought tolerant

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial SunPartial Shade

Requisitos de Água

Low2/10

Once established (12–18 months), Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Very low water once established. 1x per week dry season adequate. Excellent drought tolerance — SFWMD exempt. Rainy season requires no supplemental irrigation.

Solo e Fertilização

sandylimestoneloammoist tolerant

Fertilizer: Light balanced granular or native-appropriate fertilizer. Very low fertilizer requirements.

Schedule: February and September with light balanced granular — optional. Native species performs well without regular fertilization.

Tolerância ao Sal

Moderate (5/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
1.53 ft
Largura Madura
24 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
slow
Demanda de Água
2/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
7/10

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly grow in South Florida?

Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly safe for pets?

Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly is not safe for pets. Red berries mildly toxic if consumed in significant quantities by pets. Low landscape risk — berries are small and typically not consumed in quantity by pets.

How much water does Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly need in South Florida?

Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly has moderate salt tolerance (5/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly is classified as: allowed. Allowed and encouraged.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — native plant credits eligible.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — Broward County native landscaping credits.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed and strongly encouraged. Extraordinary cold hardiness — survives all Palm Beach County freeze events.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — Collier County native plant programs.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Florida native.

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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