Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' - Carissa Holly

The Carissa is a dense, compact addition that provides a nice dark green accent to any landscape. This dwarf is low maintenance and simple to grow. The Carissa does well under many conditions, from alkaline soil to poor soil and part shade to full sun. Makes a nice background for flowering plants. *Deer Resistant* Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina Ornamental Characteristics Category Shrub Environmental Characteristics

evergreen shrub foundation planting sun to partial shade deer resistant 3G low maintenance 7G 5G 10G low hedge Zone 7 holly Ilex cornuta dwarf holly Carissa Holly

$ 25.00

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Latin Name
Foliage Type
Height
Spread
Shape
Primary Foliage Color
Seasonal Foliage Color
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Flower Color
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Sun Preferences
Water Preferences
Cold Hardiness Zone
Fruits

Size	3 gallon container, 7 gallon container, 5 gallon container, 10 gallon container
Latin Name	Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'
Foliage Type	Evergreen
Height	3'-4'
Spread	4'-6'
Shape	Rounded/Mounding
Primary Foliage Color	Green
Seasonal Foliage Color	Green
Flowering Season	Spring
Flower Color	Insignificant
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun Preferences	Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences	Average; Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
Cold Hardiness Zone	7-9
Fruits	N/A

Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' - Carissa Holly

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