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Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

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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, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.