Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX vomitoria
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Yaupon
Bougainvillea
In German
Yaupon
Bougainvillea
In French
Yaupon
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Yaupon
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Yaupon
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Yaupon
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Yaupon
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Yaupon
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Celastrales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea
Care of Yaupon Holly and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yaupon Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.