Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
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, Drought Tolerant
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, Full 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
Common Name
Carissa holly
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Celastrales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.