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Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet'

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 2.4 m (2 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet' (carissa) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet' (carissa) yields showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, hedge, foundation, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet' tolerates drought.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet' (carissa). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets.