Botanical Name: Common Names:
Carissa macrocarpa Desert Star Natal Plum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
Carissa Desert Star is a small resilient evergreen shrub known for its glossy leaves and charming white star-shaped flowers. This South African native thrives in dry environments and sandy soils. Growing up to 1m tall, it's perfect for small gardens and containers. The shrub produces edible red / purple fruits that attract birds. Desert Star is low-maintenance, tolerant of coastal conditions, and adds beauty to arid landscapes with its fragrant flowers and glossy foliage. Grows to approx. 90-120cm H.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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