Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' ~ Carissa Holly Size:3 GALLON While self fruiting 'Rosa's Blush

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

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

The burgundy buds open to sweetly fragrant

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They are known for their long shelf life and can be stored for several months when kept in cool and dry conditions

Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' ~ Carissa Holly Size:3 GALLON While self fruiting 'Rosa's BlushCarrisa 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