ShrubApocynaceae
Carissa macrocarpa
Natal Plumكاريس كبير الثمار
- Height
- 1–9 m
- Spread
- 1–3 m
- Spacing
- 4 m
WILS item code WILS-P-000006
Plant
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to
- Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces and 5 more
- Form
- Bushy mound
- Growth rate
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- Lifespan
- Not known
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowers
- White
- Flowering
- Apr–Jul
Site
- Sun
- Part shade to full sun (2 to 5 of 5)
- Water use
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- Drought tolerance
- High (4 of 5)
- Cold tolerance
- Down to 0 °C (3 of 5)
- Salt tolerance
- High (4 of 5)
- Wind tolerance
- High (4 of 5)
Use
- Good for
- Informal hedge or screen, Mass ground cover, Containers
- Upkeep
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- Pruning
- Clipping
- Thorns
- Yes
A longer line means more of that trait. A lighter part shows where sources differ.
Where it grows
Carissa macrocarpa is native in 8 areas and introduced in 17 more. Native to Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces and 5 more.
Drawings and CAD
- CAD drawing - Top & ElevationDXFNot available
