40 Yaupon Holly Bush Hedge Seeds | Ilex vomitoria: USA Native Caffiene Tea Shrub Grow Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, Hardy 7-9 Other Names: Black Drink, White Drink, Cassine, Evergreen Cassena, Cassina, Emetic Holly Yaupon holly makes for a great hedge shrub/bush or standalone as a tree. The shrubs can be trimmed to form shapely bushes/trees or be left alone to grow tall and unkempt. Either way when the bright red berries appear the birds will appreciate them and they will provide bright pops of color for the fall/winter months. Yaupon Holly Other Uses: The leaves of the yaupon holly can be brewed to make "black drink". Black drink (also called white drink or just yaupon tea) was very popular during the civil war as it is naturally high in caffeine. When coffee wasn't easily accessible, yaupon holly leaves were brewed to make this tea and supply the stimulating and energizing effects we seek from coffee and caffeinated teas. Note: Intake of yaupon tea should be limited to one cup per day. Drinking too much of it could be a detriment as it is also a useful purgative. Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds