Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

carissa or tuttle's natal plum

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	Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle' (carissa) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms. This shrub is mound shaped in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle' (carissa) is showy. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses	Bedding plant, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, hedge, foundation, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics	Birds are attracted to Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle' . Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions	Thorns can make Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle' (carissa) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.