Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
China, Korea
Canada, Eastern North America
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Baby Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Rosa carolina
Common Name
Carissa holly
Carolina rose, pasture rose, low rose
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Carolina rose
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Carolina stieg
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Rosa carolina
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Carolina se levantó
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Καρολίνα τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Carolina Rosa ou Pasture Rose
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Karolina róży
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Carolina resurrexit
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rosales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carolina Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Carolina Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Carolina Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carolina Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Carolina Rose flower color: Baby Pink
- Carolina Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose
Care of Carissa Holly and Carolina Rose 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 Carolina Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carolina Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.