Carissa Holly is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit and dark glossy green leaves that help make it an excellent choice for use as a lush green background for flowering plants. Native to China and Korea, we also like to plant Ilex cornuta'Carissa' in the Houston area as an easy-maintenance low hedge. When used as a hedge, we like to use them to frame a patio and to edge walks or paths. They are also excellent for planting along a foundation. Chinese Holly is a perfect choice for our local climate because it has a tolerance for heat and provides great color for all types of landscapes.

These shrubs prefer to grow in a location with part shade to full sun exposure. Carissa Holly has a high drought tolerance and once established will have little to moderate watering needs. They are easy to grow, and can also tolerate a broad range of soils, so they are perfect for growing in our area. Let them grow naturally, or if you desire a neat and tidy appearance, you may want to shear them annually to shape. Every property could use some greenery, and Ilex cornuta'Carissa' delivers!

Moon Valley Nurseries has what you need to transform any size landscape. We have the best-looking, hardiest and healthiest trees, shrubs and other plants. After all, we are the growers! Visit any of our nurseries and see the difference for yourself. We can assure their quality is vastly superior to what you will find in Texas. We love to do the work too, so relax while we do the job!