Carissa grandiflora
(Natal Plum)
Evergreen
- half hardy
- reflective heat, sun, and part shade
- Ample to average watering
- medium growing
- Native to South Africa, white, 1-2" flower, fragrant red, plumshaped edible fruit.
- South or west wall exposure, slow to recover from frost, does well in salt spray, good under overhangs.
- low maintenance
- Foundation shrub, with flowers occurring throughout summer.
- Espalier and fragrance uses, also oriental settings.
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