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Carissa edulis

by Johan Wentzel

Carissa edulis
Common Name
Simple spined Num-num
Plant Type
Shrub
The masses of sweetly scented flowers are followed by edible fruit .
Plant Description

Carissa edulis is a much branched evergreen scrambling shrub that has leathery leaves, which are sometimes hairy with a soft spine-like tip and is also armed with rigid straight thorns. The masses of sweetly scented flowers are followed by edible fruit . All parts of this plant have milky latex. It is a very good hedging plant.

Plant Carissa edulis in a sheltered spot on the Highveld.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Enkeldoring
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Limpopo
Habitat
Bushveld
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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