Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘Pride of Houston’) is a North American native, evergreen small tree or shrub known for its graceful upright form, dark green leaves, and abundant, persistent bright red berries that attract birds. It reaches a mature size of about 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide, tolerates full sun to partial shade, and prefers acidic soil but is drought-tolerant once established. This adaptable cultivar is hardy in USDA Zones 7-10, making it well-suited for the Texas climate, and is suitable for use as an accent plant, screen, or a small tree.

• Foliage: Dark green leaves that persist year-round, providing a rich, year-round color
• Flowers: Tiny white flowers bloom in spring, which develop into fruits if a female plant is near a male plant
• Fruit: Bright red, spherical drupes (commonly called berries) that cover the plant in fall through winter
• Growth Habit: Upright, with a relatively tidy and graceful form that can be shaped into a small tree or used for topiary
• Light: Thrives in full sun but will also grow in partial shade