Carissa Holly
Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'
SKU
0748
An outstanding compact, dense foliage shrub with dark glossy green leaves that have one spine at the tip. Excellent for use as a low hedge, in containers or in mass plantings. Provides a lush green background for flowering plants. Very little maintenance is needed. Evergreen. Full sun. An easy to grow shrub reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.
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7 - 9 Change
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | An easy to grow shrub reaching 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Plant |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
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