Natal plum

Growing Natal Plum: Carissa macrocarpa in hot, dry climates.

The ‘Boxwood Beauty’ Natal Plum has luscious, deep-green large leaves set off with bright-white star shaped fragrant flowers. During and following blossoming, edible ruby-red-colored fruits appear. Unlike its other Carissa counterparts, ‘Boxwood Beauty’ is notably compact and nearly thorn less, making it a great choice for borders and near walkways. Its unique texture fits in well and adds interest in the formal or informal landscape, and even performs nicely in containers and beds. It grows…

Propagate your Natal Plum 🌿 effortlessly with this guide, and watch your garden flourish with exotic allure!

Lining the walk ways of UCSD there are spiny bushes dotted with white star shaped flowers, these shrubs are called Carissa macrocarpe or Natal plums. The white flowers are sweet smelling and produce red meaty fruit that has white milky juice. These plants originally come from South Africa where the fruit is highly valued and consumed on a regular basis. The flavor of the fruit is reminiscent of cranberries though some varieties are sweet and taste like raspberries. The Fruit of the Natal…

Growing Natal Plum: Carissa macrocarpa in hot, dry climates.

Learn about the native South African plant, the Natal Plum, which is not only a great landscape plant, it has several health benefits as well...

Natal plum: Carissa macrocarpa (fruit)

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