Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
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
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Food for animals, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Carissa holly
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Juneberry
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Felsenbirnen
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Amelanchier
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Juneberry
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Amelanchier
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Amelanchier
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rosales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Juneberry
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Juneberry Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Juneberry are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Juneberry
Care of Carissa Holly and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.