Dwarf Yaupon Holly Bonsai Tree
(ilex vomitoria 'Schelling's Dwarf')

The Dwarf Yaupon Holly, is a compact, slow-growing evergreen that adapts beautifully to bonsai cultivation. The foliage of Yaupon Holly is one of its most appealing features for bonsai. Its leaves are small, oval, and a deep glossy green, creating a refined and tidy appearance even with minimal pruning. Unlike many hollies, the Schilling variety has smooth, spineless leaf margins, making it easier to handle and shape. The dense leaf clusters respond nicely to trimming, allowing the canopy to develop a compact, refined structure. Yaupon Holly is a great choice for beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiasts alike. Year-round evergreen color. Keep outdoors.