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‘Carissa’

Holly - Chinese

Ilex cornuta

'Carissa'

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  • Evergreen
  • Heat tolerant
  • Versatile habit
Description

A staple in Southern landscapes. Very dwarf, wider-than-tall habit makes 'Carissa' Chinese holly very versatile in commercial and residential landscaping. Evergreen with leathery, spine-free leaves. Rarely bears fruit.

USDA Zone
7 - 9 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Well-drained, acidic soils are best.

Pruning

Prune as needed to shape or remove dead or damaged wood.

Uses

Shrub borders; mass plantings; landscaping; groundcover

Growing Tips

This useful and versatile evergreen can be trimmed and shaped or left to grow naturally.

Features: Clay soil, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Chinese, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Clay soil, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Chinese, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage