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Natal Plum 'Petit Point'

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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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I was familiar with the species, as a somewhat nastily-thorny but cool-looking shrub. This variety is a true dwarf, with less-rigid leav...Read More

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