Yaupon Plant 20-40 cm (Ilex vomitoria)
375 SEK
Unit price perEstimated delivery to you: 06 February to 13 February.
Yaupon: current height 20–40 cm
Common names: Yaupon, Yaupon Holly, Cassina, Black Drink Tree
Scientific name: Ilex vomitoria
Family: Aquifoliaceae
History & use
Yaupon is a North American plant with a long tradition as a caffeine-containing drink among the indigenous peoples of the southeastern USA. The leaves are roasted or dried and used for tea that has a mild stimulating effect. The drink resembles yerba mate but is softer in taste.
Cultivation
Yaupon is a hardy plant that tolerates temperatures down to about –18 °C (USDA zones 6–9) and can therefore be grown outdoors in the country's mildest parts, for example in Skåne, on Gotland, and along the west coast. Thrives in sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Tolerates both drought and wind well once established. Also suitable for pots.
Characteristics
Perennial: Perennial
Light conditions: Sun to partial shade
Height: 2–4 meters (eventually)
Hardiness zone: 1 (outdoors in mildest parts, otherwise in pots)
USDA zone: 6-9
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Yaupon Plant 20-40 cm (Ilex vomitoria)
375 SEK
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Yaupon: current height 20–40 cm
Common names: Yaupon, Yaupon Holly, Cassina, Black Drink Tree
Scientific name: Ilex vomitoria
Family: Aquifoliaceae
History & use
Yaupon is a North American plant with a long tradition as a caffeine-containing drink among the indigenous peoples of the southeastern USA. The leaves are roasted or dried and used for tea that has a mild stimulating effect. The drink resembles yerba mate but is softer in taste.
Cultivation
Yaupon is a hardy plant that tolerates temperatures down to about –18 °C (USDA zones 6–9) and can therefore be grown outdoors in the country's mildest parts, for example in Skåne, on Gotland, and along the west coast. Thrives in sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Tolerates both drought and wind well once established. Also suitable for pots.
Characteristics
Perennial: Perennial
Light conditions: Sun to partial shade
Height: 2–4 meters (eventually)
Hardiness zone: 1 (outdoors in mildest parts, otherwise in pots)
USDA zone: 6-9
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