A Wellspring Gardens Dwarf Yaupon Holly Shrub (Ilex), a native North American, natural and caffeinated tea plant, sits potted beside a teacup, loose leaf tea, bags, and packaging labeled Non GMO, 30 Day Guarantee, Easy to Grow.

Dwarf Yaupon Holly Shrub - Natural, Native Caffeinated Tea (Youpon, cassina) - Ilex

$18.99

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Dwarf Yaupon Holly Shrub - Natural, Native Caffeinated Tea (Youpon, cassina) - Ilex

Name: Dwarf Yaupon Holly Shrub - Natural, Native Caffeinated Tea (Youpon, cassina) - Ilex
Brand: Wellspring Gardens
SKU: LP-HBS-TEA-YAUPONTEA-4.9
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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There is only one caffeine-producing plant that is native to North America — Yaupon Holly. Related to South America's Yerba Maté, Yaupon's leaves contain .09% caffeine. The plant was traditionally brewed by indigenous people in Texas, but grows wild in mostly coastal areas as far west as Texas, as far east as Florida and as far north as Virginia.

You might grow the Yaupon Holly just for its caffeinated leaves, but this dense, shrubby bush could also make a great landscape plant.

• Average mature height: up to 10-30 feet
• Light: Full to partial sun
• Soil: Grows natively in sandy soil. Drought resistant. Water 2-3 times weekly.
• Zones: 7a-9b

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We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic 2/3-cup pot allows.

Premium Plants come in a 3/4-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 3/4-gallon pot.

New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.

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That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.

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We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.

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Apply the granules of this 20-6-9, slow-release formula to the soil surface of your plants and they will slowly feed them over a 90-day period.