Carissa Holly Shrub

Carissa Holly Shrub

The Carissa Holly is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its lustrous foliage and tidy, mounded silhouette. This versatile plant thrives in containers, foundation plantings, and informal hedgerows, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round visual interest in smaller spaces. When you buy Carissa Holly online, you'll receive a vigorous plant ready to enhance your landscape with minimal fuss.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Carissa Holly in full to partial sunlight to showcase its deep green leaves and complement flowering specimens in your garden beds. Its naturally rounded form works beautifully as a low hedge, privacy screen, or standalone container specimen on patios and entryways. The dark evergreen foliage serves as an ideal backdrop for colorful perennials and annuals, while its appeal to birds and pollinators adds movement and life to your outdoor space.

Specifications

Height: 4 feet
Width: 4 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun: Full to partial (4–8 hours daily)
Water: Drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
USDA Zones: [Zones to be confirmed]

Why Homeowners Love It

• Dense, glossy foliage provides year-round structure and color
• Compact mature size fits easily into tight garden spaces
• Naturally resistant to deer damage
• Low-maintenance plant requiring only annual fertilizing and occasional shaping

Planting & Care

Select a location with at least four hours of daily sunlight and prepare a planting hole two to three times wider than your root ball. Incorporate organic amendments to improve drainage, position your Carissa Holly at the same depth it was growing, and apply mulch to retain soil moisture. Water weekly until the plant establishes itself, then reduce watering frequency, providing supplemental moisture only during extended dry periods. Each early spring, apply a slow-release acid-loving plant fertilizer to support healthy growth. Prune as desired to maintain shape and density.