Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Mature 25-50ft We recommend this plant for

We recommend this plant for use in woodland gardens or meadowscapes

evergreen foliage

They are simple (not divided) with 6-11 rounded deep lobes that are up to 5 in

Plant Description: A multi stemmed

Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Mature 25-50ft We recommend this plant forYerba Mte is used to make a tea beverage known as mte in Spanish and Portuguese. It is traditionally consumed in central and southern regions of South America but has experienced a renaissance here in the United States, often marketed as a caffeine substitute and or mixed in with energy drinks, even though the active ingredient, mateine, is simply another name for caffeine. The flavor of brewed mte resembles an infusion of vegetables, herbs, grass and