Carissa macrocarpa
Copyright ©
Phil Markey
Family: Apocynaceae Species
Common Name: Natal Plum
Scientific Synonymy:
Carissa grandiflora, Carissa carandas, Carissa africana, Carissa praetermissa, Arduina, Jasminonerium,
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b View the UK and US zone maps
Carissa macrocarpa Information
Identification
A South African shrub used as a hedge or free standing shrub because of its interestingly formed branches and shiny deep-green leaves, offset by white and pink, sweet-scented flowers. The plant bears a 2" egg-shaped red fruit that can be eaten out-of-hand but does make good cranberry-like preserves. It is a salt tolerant plant, and grows well along the coast.
General Information
Cold-tolerant to about -4ºC. Requires light.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.