Carissa is a genus of shrubs or small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Australia and Asia. Until recently about 100 species were listed, but most of them have been relegated to the …

Currently, Carissa is a Nurse Practitioner at Reproductive Medicine Associates, where she finds great fulfillment in helping individuals and couples build their families. She is particularly excited about the …

Carissa varieties 'Natal Plum', 'Boxwood Beauty' and 'Emerald Blanket' grow slowly, can be kept small, and have some of the most exquisitely beautiful deep green foliage of all South Florida shrubs.

Oct 1, 2025 · Discover everything you need to know about growing and caring for the versatile and beautiful Carissa shrub, ideal for sunny gardens and indoor places.

It is a tropical plant that thrives in USDA zones 9 and 10. It is tolerant of salt spray. Fragrant flowers bloom throughout the year, followed by plum-like fruits that ripen to a reddish-purple hue. It is …

Aug 8, 2024 · Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a flowering, tropical shrub bearing edible fruit. Grow this salt- and drought-tolerant plant as a hedge or in pots.

Carissa macrocarpa does best in sandy soil and full sun. It’s worth noting that Carissa is in the Dogbane family of plants. The fruit are edible and tasty, but all other parts of this plant are toxic. Watch for the …

Mar 8, 2023 · White, star-shaped flowers that are 2 inches wide appear throughout the plant in the spring. The fragrant flowers are solitary and have overlapping petals. Bright red fruits are about 2 …

Growing Conditions: ‘Emerald Blanket’ is a dwarf cultivar and likes to grow low to the ground and has a spreading habit that makes it perfect for a groundcover. Characteristics: This evergreen has blue …

Jan 6, 2025 · Carissa is useful in gardening and is a good choice for a hedge or privacy screen, due to its sharp thorns, attractive flowers, and interesting fruit. This is a moderate to fast-growing shrub and …