- 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 [2][3]
- 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
- FPS107 FP107: Carissa grandiflora Natal Plum, Common Carissa - EDIS
Carissa is one of Florida's and California's very best seaside shrubs This moderately fast-growing, evergreen shrub has lustrous, leathery, rich green, oval leaves and spines along its branches
- Carissa Plant Care - Information On Growing A Natal Plum Bush . . .
Carissa shrubs grow in almost any soil, but they prefer sandy sites They produce more fruit and flowers when they get plenty of sun but benefit from a little afternoon shade
- 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
- Complete Guide to Growing Carissa: Tips for a Thriving Garden or Indoor . . .
Discover everything you need to know about growing and caring for the versatile and beautiful Carissa shrub, ideal for sunny gardens and indoor places
- Carissa macrocarpa - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
It is a tropical plant that thrives in USDA zones 9 and 10 It is tolerant of salt spray Fragrant flowers bloom throughout the year, followed by plum-like fruits that ripen to a reddish-purple hue It is typically small, at 5 to 7 feet tall, but can reach a height of 30 feet
- How to Grow and Care for Carissa - LearningVale
Carissa is useful in gardening and is a good choice for a hedge or privacy screen, due to its sharp thorns, attractive flowers, and interesting fruit This is a moderate to fast-growing shrub and takes around two years for the plant to be sufficiently mature to bear fruit
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