Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILEX vomitoria
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Spanish
Yaupon
alcaravea
In Portuguese
Yaupon
alcaravia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Apiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yaupon Holly and Caraway
Season and care of Yaupon Holly and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Yaupon Holly and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yaupon Holly and Caraway Physical Information
Yaupon Holly and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Yaupon Holly and Caraway are as follows:
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yaupon Holly and Caraway
Care of Yaupon Holly and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yaupon Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.