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Carissa Holly
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European Crab Apple
About European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly


What is
Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   
Origin
China, Korea   
Central America, Europe, North America   
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
400   
20
Not Available   
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
4-8   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Not Available   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
25.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
20.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Red   
Yellow   
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oblong   
Thorns
Yes   
Yes   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loam   
Loamy   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Spring   
Fall, Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Medium   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Loam   
Loamy   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs   
Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Yes   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation   
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Beautiful Skin   
Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover   
Food for birds   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   
Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Fruits   
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge   
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'   
Malus sylvestris   
Common Name
Carissa holly   
European crab apple   
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant   
european crab apple   
In German
carissa holly Pflanze   
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   
In French
Карисса востраліста завод   
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo   
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια   
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho   
Malus sylvestris   
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin   
Jabłoń dzika   
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba   
european crab apple   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Vascular plant   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Aquifoliales   
Rosales   
Family
Aquifoliaceae   
Rosaceae   
Genus
Ilex   
Malus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
400   
40
Not Available   
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Properties of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple. Carissa Holly has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Carissa Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple

Season and care of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.

Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple Physical Information

Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple are as follows:

Care of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple

Care of Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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