The South African native Carissa or Natal plum grows well here and has many appealing features. It is somewhat drought tolerant, has fragrant flowers and edible fruit. Also, many varieties are thorny, ...

Q. I thought Natal Plum was frost-tender, but I’ve seen it survive several winters where frost occurs regularly. Is there a secret trick to get them to survive the cold? Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa ...

Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) grows all over Southern California, especially in San Diego. It is generally planted as an ornamental hedge. Given the dense growth and formidable thorns, it creates an ...

If there is a “most polarizing species” when it comes to garden-worthy plant selections, Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) might be it. Some gardeners love it and some feel precisely the opposite about ...