Carissa Desert Star  
   

Comments, Features & Uses:

Attractive, small, compact evergreen shrub with large white, sweetly scented, star-shaped flowers and glossy round green leaves. Hardy and drought resistant and makes a very good low hedge or mounding plant. This plant has thorns so particularly useful for Commercial landscape no thoroughfare areas.            

Naturally Occurring:                    

Southern Africa.

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Aspect:

Coastal Tolerance:                

Thrives in coastal conditions.

Soil Requirements:

Moisture Requirements:

Usually drought tolerant once established but prefers soil to be moist with regular watering throughout the growing season.

Temperature Range:

Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:

Prune to shape as required after flowering. Apply an all purpose fertiliser in Spring.

Pests and Diseases:

No apparent specific pest or disease problems.

Spacing Guide:

Typical Container Sizes Available:

200mm