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About Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa Holly


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Tree   

Origin
China, Korea   
China   

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   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Carissa holly   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Carissa holly plant   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
carissa holly Pflanze   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Карисса востраліста завод   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Carissa Holly herba   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Vascular plant   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Aquifoliales   
Sapindales   

Family
Aquifoliaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Ilex   
Ailanthus   

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 Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven. Carissa Holly has thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Carissa Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Carissa Holly and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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