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. |
Photographs
Ilex cornuta ‘Carissa’, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Ilex cornuta ‘Carissa’, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.