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Water Requirements
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.
Soil and Fertilization
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.
Salt Tolerance
- Mature Height
- 1.5–3 ft
- Mature Width
- 2–4 ft
- Growth Rate
- slow
- Water Demand
- 2/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $
- USDA Zones
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 7/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — native plant credits eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — Broward County native landscaping credits.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed and strongly encouraged. Extraordinary cold hardiness — survives all Palm Beach County freeze events.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — Collier County native plant programs.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed. Florida native.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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