Natal Plum 'Tuttle'

Carissamacrocarpa

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Carissa (kar-ISS-uh)
Species
macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
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 all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Englewood, Florida

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Englewood, FL | February 2013 | neutral

High maintenance plant. After 4 to 5 years it becomes very leggy and stemy. At that point the plant begins to collapse under it's own wei...Read More

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