Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star', 'Natal plum'
- Mature size: 1-2m tall/wide.
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart for a hedge.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses: Pot/container plant, small gardens, understory planting, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, informal hedge, rockeries, short hedge, borders/edges, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance.
Tolerant: Pruning, coastal conditions, wind and drought once established.
Colour/Growth form: Compact bushy shrub, rounded green glossy foliage, white scented star-shaped flowers in Spring-Summer.
Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star,' also known as 'Natal Plum,' is a charming evergreen shrub that brings beauty and resilience to any garden. Reaching 1-2 meters tall and wide, its compact, bushy form is adorned with glossy green foliage and fragrant, white star-shaped flowers that bloom from spring to summer. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for coastal gardens, borders, or as an informal hedge.
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We offer free delivery to Brisbane and Sunshine Coast on orders over $249, and Gold Coast & Ipswich over $399.
Delivery usually occurs on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays depending on the area, within 2-7 business days from placing your order.
What's Included
Free Unlimited Plant Support
Our customers receive unlimited, expert support to keep their plants thriving.
Say goodbye to conflicting advice online — trust our Plant Specialists for reliable and personalised care.
Delivered On Time, With Care
We keep you updated about your delivery and ensure it arrives exactly when promised.
We'll place your plants where you need them — whether it’s your backyard, garden, or project site.
Free Plant Care Guide
You’ll get an exclusive Plant Care Guide with a simple 5-Step Process to help you maximise the growth of your new plants.
It also includes detailed Care Instructions for maintaining your plant's health to ensure it grows and thrives.
Quality Plants, Guaranteed
If for any reason you're not thrilled about the quality of the plants when they arrive - let us know and we'll happily take them back and provide a full refund.
That's our Happy Plant Guarantee.
Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star', 'Natal plum'
- Mature size: 1-2m tall/wide.
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart for a hedge.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses: Pot/container plant, small gardens, understory planting, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, informal hedge, rockeries, short hedge, borders/edges, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance.
Tolerant: Pruning, coastal conditions, wind and drought once established.
Colour/Growth form: Compact bushy shrub, rounded green glossy foliage, white scented star-shaped flowers in Spring-Summer.
Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star,' also known as 'Natal Plum,' is a charming evergreen shrub that brings beauty and resilience to any garden. Reaching 1-2 meters tall and wide, its compact, bushy form is adorned with glossy green foliage and fragrant, white star-shaped flowers that bloom from spring to summer. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for coastal gardens, borders, or as an informal hedge.
- Mature size: 1-2m tall/wide.
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart for a hedge.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses: Pot/container plant, small gardens, understory planting, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, informal hedge, rockeries, short hedge, borders/edges, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance.
Tolerant: Pruning, coastal conditions, wind and drought once established.
Colour/Growth form: Compact bushy shrub, rounded green glossy foliage, white scented star-shaped flowers in Spring-Summer.
Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star,' also known as 'Natal Plum,' is a charming evergreen shrub that brings beauty and resilience to any garden. Reaching 1-2 meters tall and wide, its compact, bushy form is adorned with glossy green foliage and fragrant, white star-shaped flowers that bloom from spring to summer. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for coastal gardens, borders, or as an informal hedge.
We offer free delivery to Brisbane and Sunshine Coast on orders over $249, and Gold Coast & Ipswich over $399.
Delivery usually occurs on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays depending on the area, within 2-7 business days from placing your order.
Free Unlimited Plant Support
Our customers receive unlimited, expert support to keep their plants thriving.
Say goodbye to conflicting advice online — trust our Plant Specialists for reliable and personalised care.
Delivered On Time, With Care
We keep you updated about your delivery and ensure it arrives exactly when promised.
We'll place your plants where you need them — whether it’s your backyard, garden, or project site.
Free Plant Care Guide
You’ll get an exclusive Plant Care Guide with a simple 5-Step Process to help you maximise the growth of your new plants.
It also includes detailed Care Instructions for maintaining your plant's health to ensure it grows and thrives.
Quality Plants, Guaranteed
If for any reason you're not thrilled about the quality of the plants when they arrive - let us know and we'll happily take them back and provide a full refund.
That's our Happy Plant Guarantee.
Carissa Desert Star
Regular price
$14.00
