Carissa Holly - Fantastic dark green glossy foliage with spine at tip. Grown in zones 6-9, this evergreen shrub grows up to 6ft tall. Perfect for hedges and borders.
Carissa Holly
Carissa Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Carissa') is a compact, evergreen shrub that is prized for its dense, glossy foliage and attractive red berries. It is a slow-growing cultivar of Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta), reaching a mature height of 3-4 feet and a spread of 4-5 feet.
Carissa Holly has small, oval leaves with a single spine at the tip. The leaves are dark green in color and remain evergreen throughout the year. In the spring, the shrub produces small, white flowers that are not particularly showy. However, the flowers are followed by an abundance of bright red berries that ripen in the fall and winter.
Carissa Holly is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is a popular choice for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. The shrub can also be used as a specimen plant or in container gardens.
Carissa Holly is a low-maintenance shrub that is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The shrub is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. Carissa Holly can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
- Benefits of Carissa Holly:
- Compact size and slow growth make it a good choice for small gardens
- Dense, glossy foliage provides year-round interest
- Attractive red berries add color in the fall and winter
- Low-maintenance and easy to care for
- Tolerant of drought, heat, wind, and salinity
- Planting and Care:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Well-drained soil is preferred
- Water regularly during hot, dry weather
- Prune to maintain shape and size
- Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer
- Uses:
- Hedges
- Borders
- Foundation plantings
- Specimen plant
- Container gardens
Carissa Holly is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a great addition to any landscape.
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 2 to 3Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex x 'Cornuta' |
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 2 to 3Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex x 'Cornuta' |
