Carissa - Natal Plum, Boxwood Beauty and Emerald Blanket Carissa varieties 'Natal Plum', 'Boxwood Beauty' and 'Emerald Blanket' grow slowly, can be kept small, and have some of the most exquisitely beautiful deep green foliage of all South Florida shrubs
Carissa - Wikipedia Carissa is a genus of shrubs or small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Australia and Asia Until recently about 100 species were listed, but most of them have been relegated to the status of synonyms or assigned to other genera, such as Acokanthera
How to Grow and Care for Natal Plum - The Spruce Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a flowering, tropical shrub bearing edible fruit Grow this salt- and drought-tolerant plant as a hedge or in pots
Carissa (Natal plum) facts and health benefits Carissa macrocarpa also known as Natal plum big num-num, Amatungulu and grootnoem-noem is native to South Africa and is also planted in some parts of America It is a member of the Dogbane or Apocynaceae family
Growing Carissa Shrubs: How To Grow A Carissa Natal Plum Carissa plant care is a snap when you plant it in the right location The shrubs need afternoon shade in well-drained soil Avoid growing Carissa shrubs near walkways and outdoor seating, where they can cause injuries with their thick, forked thorns
Carissa grandiflora Natal Plum, Common Carissa - EDIS This document provides a detailed overview of the Carissa grandiflora, commonly known as the natal plum It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its evergreen nature, lustrous green leaves, white star-shaped flowers, and bright red, edible fruit
Carissa macrocarpa ‘Boxwood Beauty’ - Boething Treeland Farms Carissa macrocarpa ‘Boxwood Beauty’ has the tight compact form of a Buxus but with the added bonus of lovely little scented blossoms and attractive fruit Compact Natal Plum, as it’s also called, looks equally at home sheared into low formal hedges, or left to the natural low and mounding form it takes on
How to Grow Carissa – Natal Plum - Harvest to Table Learn how to grow and care for Carissa Get tips for planting, watering, feeding, and caring for Carissa throughout the year Join our gardening family to receive the latest tips
Complete Guide to Growing Carissa: Tips for a Thriving Garden . . . The Carissa is an enchanting perennial shrub that originates from the sunny regions of tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia Known for its beautiful white fragrant flowers and plum-like edible fruits, Carissa is a delightful addition to any garden or indoor space
How to Grow and Care for Carissa - LearningVale Carissa macrocarpa or Natal plum is known in South Africa as num-num This is a tropical fruiting, evergreen shrub, mostly grown for its beautiful and fragrant flowers, but also for its small, cranberry-like fruit