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Carissa, Natal Plum 'Variegata'

Carissamacrocarpa

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Family

Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carissa (kar-ISS-uh)

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Species

macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Textured

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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