Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' (Carissa Holly, Carissa Dwarf Chinese Holly.)
Botanical Information
Family | Aquifoliaceae |
Genus | Ilex |
Species | cornuta |
Cultivar | 'Carissa' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 0.90 m to 1.2 m |
Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
Flowering Period | January |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Grows best in sun or light shade. |
Shape | Compact, rounded dense mound. |
Landscape | Foundation, screen, and hedge. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Dark green, glossy, ovate leaves with a single, terminal spine. |
Flower Description | Small, yellowish, flowers. Not showy. |
Texture Description | Coarse. |