Desert Yaupon (Schaefferia Cuneifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Celastraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Schaefferia cuneifolia is a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree native to arid and semi-arid regions, known for its smooth grey stems, pale green tear-drop shaped leaves, and small greenish flowers.