Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
California
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Carissa holly
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Toyon
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Toyon
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Toyon
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Toyon
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Toyon
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Toyon
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Toyon
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Toyon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rosales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Carissa Holly and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Carissa Holly and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Carissa Holly and Toyon. Carissa Holly has thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Carissa Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation and Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Toyon
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Toyon Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Toyon are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Toyon
Care of Carissa Holly and Toyon 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 Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
