Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' ~ Carissa Holly Size:3 GALLON Its distinct fleshy white flowers

Its distinct fleshy white flowers with purple centers and red stamen bloom late spring to mid summer and are followed by waxy grey-green fruits

While self fruiting 'Rosa's Blush should be planted with others to cross-pollinate to increase yield

The burgundy buds open to sweetly fragrant

Culture:  Full Sun

and are less acidic but sweeter then the common lemon

Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' ~ Carissa Holly Size:3 GALLON Its distinct fleshy white flowersCarrisa Holly is a densely compact evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves with a single spine at the tip. If pollinated, the tiny fragrant flowers in spring give way to red fruit in fall which lasts through winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Type: Shrub Origins: East China and Korea Height: 3' 4' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7