Yerba Mate Tree 45G

Yerba Mate Tree – Ilex paraguariensis (45 Gallon Pot) available in Jupiter, FL.

Energizing, evergreen, and rich in cultural tradition—the Yerba Mate Tree (Ilex paraguariensis) in a 45-gallon pot brings the bold flavor of South America’s beloved tea plant to your South Florida garden. Known for its naturally caffeinated leaves, yerba mate is used to make the famous herbal infusion cherished across Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

In this mature 45-gallon size, your Yerba Mate tree is robust, well-established, and ready to grow into a thriving focal point in your edible landscape or tropical tea garden.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Prefers partial sun to filtered light, especially in the hottest part of the day. Some protection from afternoon sun helps maintain leaf tenderness.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Yerba mate dislikes drying out—mulch helps retain moisture and regulate temperature.

• Soil: Thrives in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Incorporate compost and organic matter for best results. Avoid alkaline or heavy clay soils.

• Fertilizer: Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer or mild organic blend 2–3 times per year. Iron and magnesium support deep green leaf color.

• Growth Habit: Upright, evergreen tree with fine-textured, glossy leaves and small white flowers. In a 45-gallon pot, trees are typically 5–7 feet tall, with long-term potential to grow 20–30 feet in the ground.

• Temperature: Ideal for USDA Zones 9B–11. Well-suited to South Florida’s humidity and warmth. Protect from extended cold snaps below 40°F when young.

• Maintenance: Moderate. Prune lightly to shape and encourage dense growth for leaf production. Keep weeds clear from the base to protect shallow roots.

Harvest Notes: Harvest mature leaves once or twice a year. Leaves are dried, aged, and steeped to make traditional yerba mate tea—rich in caffeine, antioxidants, and minerals.

Ideal For:

• Herbal tea gardens

• Cultural and culinary enthusiasts

• Edible permaculture landscapes

• Sustainable caffeine lovers

• Gardeners seeking unique evergreen trees

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Ilex paraguariensis

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub/tree (tea plant)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Tall, upright evergreen with dense foliage

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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