Holly - Carissa
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 4 feet
Hardiness Zone: 6b
Full Sun to Partial Shade
A compact variety producing glossy deep green foliage with a single spine at the tip; a dense, rounded growth habit that is great for massing into low hedges; an excellent lush green backdrop for flowering plants
Carissa Holly is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent red berries in late fall. It has attractive dark green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The glossy pointy leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter. The flowers are not ornamentally significant.