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    Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana'

    Also Known As

    • Carissa macrocarpa 'Minima'
    • Dwarf Natal Plum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana' plant details

    Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, edible, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf variety with sweetly fragrant white 5 lobed star like flowers followed by scarlet edible cranberry like fruit. The overlapping leaves are roundish, glossy green and leathery. Likes sun to part shade and makes a terrific bonsai.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    'Nana' is a thornless dwarf bearing flowers with spirally overlapping petals. White, star-shaped, fragrant flowers are produced over a long period on this wonderful, low growing evergreen shrub with dark green, thick leathery leaves. Flowers are followed by scarlet, edible fruit with a cranberry-like flavor, making this a pretty plant for pots or beds. It has excellent salt and drought tolerance, making it a great choice for sandy, coastal sites as well.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana' plant

    How to Grow Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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