The Kathy Ann Yaupon Holly is a captivating evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant red berries, dense foliage, and adaptability. This female variety of Yaupon Holly is a popular choice for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings, offering year-round visual interest and a touch of classic elegance to your landscape. Growing to a mature height and spread of 15-20 feet, the Kathy Ann Yaupon Holly boasts a dense, upright to spreading form with a moderate growth rate. The Kathy Ann Yaupon stands out with its foliage. The leaves are the deepest shade of green and significantly larger than those of the typical Yaupon Holly, reaching almost double the size. The true showstopper of the Kathy Ann Yaupon Holly arrives in fall and winter. The Kathy Ann Holly is an excellent berry producer and will showcase an abundance of bright red berries. These clusters of drupes add a pop of festive color to your winter landscape and provide a valuable food source for birds during the colder months. The berries persist well into winter, adding a touch of vibrancy even when other plants have gone dormant. The Kathy Ann Yaupon Holly is not just visually appealing but also a resilient and adaptable plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. An added bonus is its resistance to pests and diseases, making it a hassle-free addition to your landscape. Plus, unlike some hollies that require specific pruning techniques, the Kathy Ann Yaupon Holly responds well to pruning if you need to control its size or shape. With its beautiful berries, attractive foliage, easy care, and adaptability, the Kathy Ann Yaupon Holly is a versatile choice for bringing beauty and winter interest to your landscape for years to come.