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