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