Natal Plum

The Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a versatile, evergreen shrub ideal for hedging and providing delicious fruit. With its dense, thorny growth, it makes an excellent security hedge while offering fragrant flowers and tangy, sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts. Perfect for those looking to combine a functional hedge with a productive food source.

Features:

- Ideal for hedging: Dense, thorny growth provides privacy and security

- Edible fruit: Produces small, plum-like fruit with a sweet-tangy flavour, perfect for fresh eating, jams, or desserts

- Year-round foliage and fragrant white flowers add beauty to any landscape

- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

- Thrives in full sun and a wide range of soils, making it suitable for coastal and dry areas

Soil preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 - 7.5)

Add the Natal Plum to your garden for a practical hedge that also provides delicious, versatile fruit. Perfect for gardeners looking for a multipurpose, low-maintenance plant.

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