Carissa Grandiflora Natal Plum Plants

Carissa grandiflora (Natal Plum) Plants for Sale

Carissa grandiflora, commonly known as Natal Plum, is an attractive evergreen flowering shrub valued for its glossy dark-green foliage, fragrant white flowers, thorny branches, and colorful red fruits. The currently accepted botanical name is Carissa macrocarpa, while Carissa grandiflora is a widely used previous botanical name.

Khizra Nursery offers Carissa grandiflora (Natal Plum) plants for sale for gardens, landscaping, hedges, borders, screens, containers, and other ornamental planting projects.

Carissa grandiflora / Natal Plum Plant

Botanical Name: Carissa macrocarpa
Synonym: Carissa grandiflora
Common Name: Natal Plum
Family: Apocynaceae

Natal Plum is a dense, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery, dark-green leaves and distinctive forked thorns along its branches. Its compact growth and attractive foliage make it useful as both an ornamental shrub and a protective hedge.

Flowers and Fruits

Carissa produces fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers that add ornamental value to the plant. In suitable growing conditions, flowering can occur for extended periods, with flowers followed by plum-shaped fruits that turn red as they mature.

The combination of white flowers, glossy foliage, and red fruits gives Natal Plum year-round ornamental interest in warm climates.

Carissa Plants for Gardens and Landscaping

Carissa grandiflora is suitable for a variety of landscaping applications. Its dense growth and thorny branches make it particularly useful for:

• Garden hedges and boundaries
• Privacy screens
• Foundation planting
• Borders
• Mass planting
• Containers and large planters
• Coastal and salt-tolerant landscapes
• Ornamental shrub planting

It can also be pruned and shaped to maintain a compact appearance.

Growing Carissa grandiflora in Pakistan

Natal Plum prefers warm conditions and well-drained soil and performs well in full sun or partial shade. It is also relatively tolerant of drought and salt, making it a useful ornamental shrub for suitable warm and dry landscapes.

For stronger flowering and healthy growth, plant Carissa in a location with good sunlight and avoid areas where water remains around the roots for extended periods.

Carissa grandiflora Plants for Sale from Khizra Nursery

Khizra Nursery supplies Carissa grandiflora (Natal Plum) plants for sale for home gardens, landscaping projects, hedges, boundaries, farmhouses, commercial properties, and bulk planting requirements.

The plants can be used as flowering ornamental shrubs as well as hedge and screening plants. Contact Khizra Nursery for available plant sizes, quantities, and shipping arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carissa grandiflora produce flowers?

Yes. Natal Plum produces attractive white, star-shaped and fragrant flowers. Flowering may continue for extended periods in suitable warm conditions.

What is the botanical name of Natal Plum?

The currently accepted botanical name is Carissa macrocarpa. Carissa grandiflora is a previous botanical name that is still widely used in horticultural references and searches.

Does Natal Plum produce fruit?

Yes. After flowering, the plant can produce attractive plum-shaped fruits that become red when ripe.

Is Carissa grandiflora evergreen?

Yes. Natal Plum is an evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery green foliage.

Can Carissa be used as a hedge?

Yes. Its dense growth and thorny branches make it suitable for hedges, boundaries, and screening. It can also be pruned to maintain the desired shape.

Does Carissa grow in full sun?

Yes. Natal Plum can grow in full sun or partial shade, although good sunlight is beneficial for flowering and overall ornamental performance.