Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttlei' (Tuttle Natal Plum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Carissa |
| Species | macrocarpa |
| Cultivar | 'Tuttlei' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Cool season protection required under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 90 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 120 - 150 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and broad. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soils. Drought and fire tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Broadleaf, oblong and comes to a rounded point. |
| Flower Description | Fragrant star-shaped flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Plum-like fruit. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are white. The fruit is red. The leaves are green. |
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