Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum
Description
This spreading, low-growing sub-shrub will grow about 2'-3' tall and 5' wide. It has small, glossy, dark green, fleshy leaves that densely cover the shrub. Delicate white, star-shaped, fragrant flowers bloom in spring and summer. Oval fruit appear in summer, turning red when ripe. This fruit can be used for jams and jellies. This plant oozes sap when branches are cut or broken and may cause allergenic reactions for some people. Watch out for thorns. This plant tolerates coastal as well as desert areas. It needs little water in coastal areas but more in hot inland valleys. Prune to desired shape.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Allergenic, Poisonous, Thorns/Spines
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.