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Carissa macrocarpa

Carissa macrocarpa, Natal Plum Plant, Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum, Natal Plum, Carissa macrocarpa Hedge

Carissa macrocarpa, commonly known as the Natal Plum, is a shrub grown for its foliage, flowers, and berries. It grows as a rounded mound of lush, mid-green foliage held on spiny stems. The foliage is adorned with small, white flowers during spring which results in dark red berries in autumn as it grows to about 2 m tall and the same wide. Carissa macrocarpa is commonly added to coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, or included in a mixed planting.

Carissa macrocarpa shrub with red berries.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCarissa macrocarpa, Natal Plum Plant, Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum, Natal Plum, Carissa macrocarpa Hedge

Carissa macrocarpa Details

Carissa macrocarpa, commonly known as the Natal Plum, is a shrub grown for its foliage, flowers, and berries. It grows as a rounded mound of lush, mid-green foliage held on spiny stems. The foliage is adorned with small, white flowers during spring which results in dark red berries in autumn. It grows densely to about 2 m tall and the same wide though can be trimmed as necessary. In favourable environments it may grow significantly larger. This shrub performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site and is tolerant of coastal environments, extended dry periods, and frost. Carissa macrocarpa is commonly added to coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, or included in a mixed planting.

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