CTG PLANT SCORE™
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
Evergreen, adaptable, wildlife-friendly and almost offensively competent in Central Texas.
Central Texas / Texas native fitShrub / small treeLow water
97Central Texas all-star
WHY IT SCORES 97
Central Texas all-star
Summer heat
98
Drought
96
Central Texas soil
94
Freeze resilience
92
Wildlife value
96
Low-maintenance fit
94
TRANSPARENT SCORE
This is a CTG suitability model, not a scientific certification.
Use the factor breakdown to understand the tradeoff. Plant-source references and methodology are published so the score can be challenged and improved.
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