Natal Plum
Carissamacrocarpa 'Boxwood Beauty'

Synonym:Carissa grandiflora

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed