Botanical Name: Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle' Add
Common Name: Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum  
Plant photo of: Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Spring, Summer

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
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  • Description

  • Notes

This spreading, low-growing sub-shrub will grow about 1'-3' tall and has small, glossy green leaves with delicate white flowers in spring and summer. The fleshy red fruit can be eaten fresh or used in jellies.