BOTANICAL NAME ILEX CORNUTA ‘Carissa’
PRONUNCIATION EYE – lecks Kor – NEWT - uh
COMMON NAME Carissa Holly
FAMILY Aquifoliaceae
Life Cycle Evergreen perennial
Growth Habit Shrub 3-4’ tall and wide upright
ARRANGEMENT and Composition Alternate and Simple
LEAF Ovate Length 2 ½ “ Width ¾” - 1”
MARGIN Entire
VEINS Pinnate
FLOWER Spring (only occasionally) White
FRUIT None
EXPOSURE Part Shade Shade Sun
GROWTH Slow
USE Foundation
DESCRIPTION Leaf smooth with one spine located at the tip
CULTURAL PRACTICES
PROBLEMS
ZONES 6 - 9
NATIVE OF: Introduced A sport of Ilex cornuta ‘Rotunda’