Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum
Description
This spreading, low-growing sub-shrub will grow about 1-3' tall and has small, glossy green leaves with delicate white flowers in spring and summer. The fleshy red fruit can be eaten fresh or used in jellies.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Spring, Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.