Natal Plum
Carissa Macrocarpa
Overview
Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is an evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy foliage and star-shaped white blossoms that exude a sweet fragrance. It features plum-like fruits, edible when red, and grows 5 to 7 feet tall with a similar spread. Hardy and drought-resistant, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Note its sharp thorns, ideal for security planting. USDA zones 9-11. Maintain at least 3 feet between plants for optimal growth.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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