Carissa macrocarpa 'Horizontalis' - Natal Plum

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Carissa macrocarpa 'Horizontalis' is a botanical spectacle, commonly recognized as Natal Plum—a verdant delight hailing from the warm landscapes of South Africa. This evergreen shrub distinguishes itself with a creative twist—it adopts a horizontal growth habit, stretching up to 2-3 feet in height and sprawling out to a generous 6 feet in width. Its dark, glossy green leaves add a lush dimension to any garden, offering an enchanting contrast against the vibrant, star-shaped white flowers that grace this shrub year-round. Not only a sight to behold, these flowers birth a bounty of edible deep-red fruits, granting a splash of dramatic color against the plant's green canvas. Formidable yet beautiful, the Natal Plum reveals thorny stems, serving as a striking visual feature and an effective natural defense. With a preference for well-drained soils and a resilience in the face of drought, this cultivar thrives under the full sun to partial shade. A promising choice for xeriscaping or coastal landscapes, the Natal Plum stands as an embodiment of nature's contradictions—combining visual appeal with practicality, thirst for sun with drought tolerance, and lush vegetation with a stern defense.