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Carissa bispinosa

by Johan Wentzel

Carissa bispinosa
Common Name
Forest num-num
Plant Type
Shrub
Carissa bispinosa has glossy, dark green foliage with clusters of sweetly scented white flowers, followed by small red berries.
Plant Description

Carissa bispinosa has glossy, dark green foliage with clusters of sweetly scented white flowers, followed by small red berries. It is very adaptable and drought resistant; however it thrives if fed and watered regularly. It responds well to pruning and makes a good bonsai subject.

Plant Carissa bispinosa in semi-shade.

Two different forms of Carissa bispinosa are known.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bos noem-noem
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Forest margin, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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