Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
China, Korea
Types
Not available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Pyramidal
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Carissa holly plant
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Aquifoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly
Care of Southern Magnolia and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.