Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin, Southwestern 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
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Carissa holly
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
desert broom
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Wüste Besen
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
desert broom
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
escoba del desierto
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
desert broom
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
desert broom
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
desert broom
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Desert Broom
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Desert Broom Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Desert Broom are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Desert Broom
Care of Carissa Holly and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.