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Carissa, Natal Plum 'Humphreyi Variegata'

Carissamacrocarpa

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Carissa (kar-ISS-uh)
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Species
macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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