ILEX: CARISSA
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LATIN NAME: ILEX CORNUTA 'CARISSA'
The Basics
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. Evergreen. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Full sun Amount of Water: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Soil Conditions: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; Adapts to range of soils Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-9 The Care 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. |