| Botanical name | Carissa macrocarpa |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Flowers | January February March April November December This plants jasmine-like white, showy and fragrant flowers reach peak flowering in early to late summer ,however it does flower throughout the entire g |
| Common name(s) | Natal plum |
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| Foliage | Bright dark green, glossy and fleshy evergreen oval shaped foliage covers this perennial plant all year long. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant works well as a wildlife attraction, edging, container specimen and in seaside gardens. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Fruit | Edible, bright red, plum-like fruits appear in summer. |
| Soil conditions | Sandy , Loam , Fertile , Tolerates a variety of soil types – Ph:6,7,8 |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Fruit Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
| Interesting planting ideas | The thorny habit of this plant can be used to keep domestic animals out of the garden, by planting a hedge or edging around beds. |
| Interesting info | Carissa macrocarpa is extensively planted alongside roads and parking lots throughout South Africa. The well known fact that most plants containing milky latex sap are inedible does not apply to this plant as its fruit are indeed edible and somewhat tasty. |
| Propagation | Propagate from tip cuttings, taken during the growing season and treated with a soft-wood rooting hormone. |
| Possible problems | The thorny habit of this plant makes it unpopular for near pathways and seating areas. |
| Other languages | Grootnoemnoem (A) Umthungulu (Z, X) |
Carissa macrocarpa (Natal plum)
- Botanical name: Carissa macrocarpa
- Common name(s): Natal plum
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Bushy shrub with star-like, scented, white flowers and edible, bright red, plum-like fruits in summer. Ideal for security hedging and coastal gardens.
Family: Apocynaceae
Synonym: Carissa grandiflora
Botanical Pronunciation: kar-ISS-uh ma-kro-KAR-pa
Carissa macrocarpa requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March April November December
This plants jasmine-like white, showy and fragrant flowers reach peak flowering in early to late summer ,however it does flower throughout the entire growing season.
Bright dark green, glossy and fleshy evergreen oval shaped foliage covers this perennial plant all year long.
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