BOTANICAL NAME ILEX CORNUTA ‘Carissa’, ‘Needlepoint’ and ‘Dwarf Burford’
PRONUNCIATION EYE – lecks Kor – NEWT - uh
COMMON NAME Carissa Holly, Needlepoint Holly, Dwarf Burford Holly
FAMILY Aquifoliaceae
Life Cycle Evergreen Perennial
Growth Habit Shrub Ranges in height depending upon variety
ARRANGEMENT Alternate
LEAF Ovate Length 2 ½ “ Width ¾” - 1”
MARGIN Entire One spine at apex
VEINS Pinnate
COMPOSITION Simple
FLOWER Spring (only occasionally) White
FRUIT None on Carissa Red Berries on female Needlepoint and Dwarf Burford
EXPOSURE Part Shade Shade Sun
GROWTH Slow
USE Foundation
DESCRIPTION Leaf smooth with one spine located at the tip cornuta= think of nude, entire margins
ZONES 6 – 9
‘Dwarf Burford’
Needlepoint