Carissa macrocarpa 'Prostrata' |
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Ground Cover Natal Plum |
Description
This wonderful ground cover will grow 2' high and can be trained as an espalier. It spreads quickly to provide good cover. It blooms with white flowers followed by red or purple fruit. Thorns make it a good barrier planting.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.