Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Carissa holly
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Carissa holly plant
In German
Drachenbaum
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
dragonnier
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Drago
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
draco ligno
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Aquifoliales
Family
Agavaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Carissa Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly
Care of Dragon Tree and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.