• Extensive rows of Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star' in nursery pots, showcasing their lush, dark green, glossy foliage ideal for ornamental use and drought-resistant landscapes.
  • Close-up view of a Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star' plant displaying a vibrant white flower against its thick, dark green leaves, perfect for adding fragrant blooms to garden settings.
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Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa Desert Star)

Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa Desert Star)

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Why we love this plant!

A dense evergreen shrub that produces white flowers and red fruit, attracting birds and beneficial insects. Adapted to coastal gardens and sandy soils, it is well-suited to South East Queensland’s warm and dry conditions. Its compact growth makes it suitable for low hedges or border plantings.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Drought tolerant once established, but a generous watering for a couple of weeks after planting may support strong root growth.
  • Ensure soil is well-draining to prevent overwatering issues.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help maintain soil temperature and reduce weed growth.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Fertilisation is generally not required, but a slow-release fertiliser may support growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Pruning may help maintain shape and encourage denser growth.

Good to Know:

  • Hardy and adaptable to a range of soil conditions.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Container growing, Attractive foliage, Feature plant, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Robust/Hardy, Edible, Textural interest, Courtyard garden, and Coastal garden
Expected Height Range: 1 m - 1.5 m
Spread Range: 1 m - 1.5 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Autumn
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Originally from the coastal areas of South Africa, where it is found on sand dunes and the edges of coastal forests. It also thrives from the Eastern Cape northwards to Natal and Mozambique.
Leaf information: Thick, glossy dark green leaves with a slightly wavy edge.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and adapts to a range of soil conditions.
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