How to Grow and Care for Natal Plum - The Spruce
2024年8月8日 · 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 …
(Carissa, Natal Plum) Natal plum is an evergreen shrub, that tolerates drought and salt, that's why it can be considered as a good option for coastal areas. It has a green foliage, the leaves are thick and glossy, and the plant has Y-shaped spines on the branches.
Natal Plum - Dave's Garden
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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.
Natal Plum: How to Grow and Raise This Tasty Ornamental Shrub
For a sweet, ornamental southern shrub, try growing natal plum. These tough, adaptable plants are as pretty as they are tasty.
Boxwood Beauty Natal Plum - Gardens of the World
The Boxwood Beauty Natal Plum is a versatile and visually striking evergreen shrub that combines dense, boxwood-like foliage with exceptional durability. Its small, glossy green leaves form a compact, mounding habit, making it an ideal choice for hedges, borders, and topiary projects. In late spring and summer, this stunning shrub delights with small, fragrant white flowers that add seasonal ...
Plant Of The Month: Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa)
Plant Of The Month: Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa) This commonly grown shrub reaches up to 8 feet high and as wide, and the canopy coverage can be up to approximately 50 square feet. The leaves are an intense deep green, densely arranged on unique, tight, short branches.
How To Grow and Care for Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa)
2024年1月7日 · The natal plum is a spiny shrub that makes a great security hedge or screen if planted at 3-6 foot (0.9-1.8m) spacing. There are smaller varieties that grow well in containers and this plant also makes a fantastic bonsai subject.
Natal Plum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
It is a member of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) native to tropical East Africa. It has naturalized in Florida, Texas, and parts of Asia. The species epithet, macrocarpa, means large fruit. Natal plum will do well in full sun or light shade and organic soil in …
Natal Plum - Buchanan's Native Plants
Natal Plum is a good choice for the edible garden, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Its large size and upright habit of growth lend it for use as a solitary accent, or in a composition surrounded by smaller plants around the base and those that spill over the edges.