Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Korea
Southeastern United States
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Carissa holly
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Sapindales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Carissa Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.