Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
China, Japan
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Not Available
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
Carissa holly
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Loropetalum
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Loropetalum
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Loropetalum
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Loropetalum
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Loropetalum
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Loropetalum
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Loropetalum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Aquifoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Wondering what are the properties of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese? We provide you with everything About Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese. Carissa Holly has thorns and Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns. Also Carissa Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Carissa Holly and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.