How to Grow and Care for Natal Plum - The Spruce
Aug 8, 2024 · Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a flowering shrub grown mostly as a landscape specimen but also for its small fruits, which taste like cranberries. It has a moderate-to-fast growth rate and is best planted in fall or winter. Natal plum does best in sandy, well-draining soil.
Carissa macrocarpa - Wikipedia
Carissa macrocarpa is a shrub native to tropical and southern Africa. It is commonly known as the Natal plum and, in South Africa, the large num-num. In Zulu, as well as in the Bantu tribes of Uganda, it is called Amathungulu or umThungulu oBomvu. In Afrikaans the fruit is called noem-noem and in Venda language it is called' Thungulu'.
Natal Plum: How to Grow and Raise This Tasty Ornamental Shrub
Natal plums are ideal shrubs for oceanfront gardens. They thrive in salty, oceanside soil and can withstand the salt spray common in seaside locations. With their thick, bright leaves and fresh, white flowers, natal plums look fantastic against the sand or rocky soil by the ocean.
How To Grow and Care for Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa)
Jan 7, 2024 · Natal plum is a wonderful and easy-to-grow ornamental evergreen shrub, particularly for warm, subtropical areas in Zones 9 to 11. The delicious fruits are just the ‘cherry on top’, but remember, watch out for the thorns!
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.
Carissa macrocarpa - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Natal plum is an easy-to-grow, spiny, evergreen, perennial shrub with dense, leathery, green leaves, fragrant, white flowers and showy, edible, red fruits. It is a member of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) native to tropical East Africa.
FPS107/FP107: Carissa grandiflora Natal Plum, Common Carissa
Aug 19, 2021 · This document provides a detailed overview of the Carissa grandiflora, commonly known as the natal plum. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its evergreen nature, lustrous green leaves, white star-shaped flowers, and bright red, edible fruit.
Natal Plum: A Complete Guide to Planting and Maintenance
Natal Plum tree, also known as Carissa macrocarpa, is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be a stunning addition to any landscape. It features glossy green leaves, delicate white flowers, and vibrant red fruits, making it an eye-catching and visually appealing choice for outdoor spaces.
How to Grow Carissa – Natal Plum - Harvest to Table
Carissa–commonly called Natal plum–is a genus of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs, one species Carissa grandiflora is grown as a houseplant. Carissa has spiny stems and leathery leaves. It is cultivated most often for its white or pinkish fragrant flowers which bloom in clusters.
Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) - MyGardenLife
Natal Plum is a South African native that adapts well to just about any frost-free climate. The gorgeous glossy foliage and richly fragrant, starry white flowers will make this a garden favorite. Species types of Natal Plum have thorny branches and make great barrier hedges.