Latin Name: Carissa macrocarpa
Type: Shrub
Native to: South Africa
Fruit: Natal plums are 2" red berries.
Size: The natal plum shrubs grows 2-8' tall.
Hardiness: Zones 9-11. Use protection in Zone 9 winters. It will usually come back in Zone 9 if it freezes.
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
Uses: The natal plum can be made into jams and jellies.
Type: Shrub
Native to: South Africa
Fruit: Natal plums are 2" red berries.
Size: The natal plum shrubs grows 2-8' tall.
Hardiness: Zones 9-11. Use protection in Zone 9 winters. It will usually come back in Zone 9 if it freezes.
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
Uses: The natal plum can be made into jams and jellies.
