Carissa, Natal Plum
Carissamacrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata'

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Carissa (kar-ISS-uh)
Species: macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)
Cultivar: Humphreyi Variegata

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

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 Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting