{"title":"Natal Plum","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are yet to explore the Carissa, or as laymen call it, Natal plum, you might be on a major garden miss. But well, not when Plant Clearance is your go-to nursery. We house all three popular varieties: the classic Natal plum, Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet ', and the Carissa Tuttlei. This plant is originally from South Africa's coast, so it's built different: it grows at a moderate-to-fast pace so your garden fills in without making you wait forever. Now let’s talk about the plus: every single plant is hand-picked by our team and shipped straight to you, so it shows up fresh, healthy, and thriving, not sad and wilted. Plus, you get real humans on sales support who actually know their stuff, backed by thousands of customers who trust us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Clearance customers really said, \"let's make gardens hit different,\" and honestly? We did that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Our Evergreen Carissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuttlei Natal Plum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dwarf Natal Plum stays neat at 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making it perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or containers where space is tight. From spring through summer, it lights up with fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that draw in pollinators and scent the air nearby. As an evergreen perennial, it holds its glossy green foliage year-round, so your landscape never looks bare. Once flowers fade, small red fruits often follow, adding a pop of color and a snack for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Carpet Natal Plum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Carpet is the low-growing spreader of the Carissa family, forming a dense, weed-suppressing mat of glossy emerald leaves. From spring to summer, it's covered in sweetly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that pop against the dark foliage. Being evergreen, it keeps its color through every season, making it a reliable groundcover or low hedge. The blooms give way to small, bright-red edible fruits with a sweet-tart, cranberry-like flavor, prized for jellies, jams, and attracting backyard birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarissa Macrocarpa Natal Plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 5-gallon and 15-gallon sizes, this full-size Carissa macrocarpa shrub grows into a dense, thorny shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall, ideal for privacy screens and hedges. It produces fragrant white flowers that bloom nearly year-round in mild climates, filling your yard with a jasmine-like scent. Those flowers develop into showy, oval red-to-purple fruits with a tangy, raspberry-cranberry flavor, edible fresh or cooked into jams and preserves. Its thorny branches also make it a natural, low-maintenance security barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Carissa from Plant Clearance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked By A Warranty And Fast Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Carissa arrives with a 3-month plant warranty, giving buyers confidence that Plant Clearance stands behind its health and quality from the moment it's planted. Fast local delivery brings Carissa to your home or jobsite within 2–7 days, so gardening projects can move forward without long waits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrower-Direct Wholesale Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Carissa is sold with no middlemen involved, we can offer this hedge plant at grower-direct wholesale prices to homeowners, landscapers, and contractors alike. That means significant savings on privacy, greenery, and curb appeal, all without any drop in plant quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone wanting to see Carissa firsthand before buying can schedule a visit by calling 951-295-1015 or emailing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:plantclearance@gmail.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplantclearance@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally Cultivated For Lasting Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Carissa plant is container-grown at our active growing grounds, a process designed to encourage strong root development from an early stage. This careful cultivation gives Carissa a healthier structure and more dependable transplant performance once it reaches its new home. The result is a hedge plant built to settle in quickly and grow reliably for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully Delivered to Your Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore it ever leaves the nursery, each Carissa plant is properly cleaned, trimmed, and checked to ensure it's in top condition. It's then transported in our own trucks, kept safe and well protected throughout the journey. Buyers also receive easy care instructions alongside their Carissa, making it simple to plant it correctly and set it up for strong, healthy growth from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Care Guide for Carissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the right start and a little ongoing attention, Carissa rewards you with dense, thorny growth, fragrant white blooms, and edible fruit for years to come. Here's how to plant and care for it the right way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Your Carissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite Selection: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a spot with full sun to light shade, giving Carissa at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flowering and fruiting. Pick well-draining soil, ideally sandy or loamy, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigging and Spacing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper, positioning the top of the root ball slightly above ground level for good drainage. Space plants 2 to 7 feet apart depending on the variety and purpose, closer for hedges and groundcover, wider for standalone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantclearance.com\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshrubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Watering: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly right after planting, then keep soil consistently moist for the first several weeks to help roots establish. Provide temporary afternoon shade for the first few weeks if planting during periods of strong sun or heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide for Carissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering Routine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply but infrequently once established, letting the top few centimeters of soil dry out between waterings to avoid root rot, as this one falls with others in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantclearance.com\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e category. Reduce watering in cooler or rainy seasons, and increase it slightly during flowering and fruit set to support better blooms and fruit size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed lightly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring, and avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which can reduce flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune in early spring before new growth begins, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimit pruning to no more than 25% of total foliage per year, and cut just above outward-facing nodes for clean, healthy regrowth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring Plant Health: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch for slight leaf curl as an early sign of thirst, and check periodically for common pests or disease, especially in humid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShop Carissa with Plant Clearance today and discover why thousands of customers trust us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-carpet-natal-plum","title":"Green Carpet Natal Plum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eGreen Carpet Natal Plum is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover valued for its dense, spreading habit and glossy green foliage. This hardy plant forms a lush carpet that works beautifully for erosion control, borders, and mass plantings. In spring and summer, it produces fragrant white, star-shaped flowers followed by small, ornamental red fruits. Drought-tolerant once established and highly adaptable, Green Carpet Natal Plum is ideal for warm climates and coastal landscapes, offering year-round color with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Clearance","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":47430002835710,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/7150\/2078\/files\/carissa_green_carpet__42601.jpg?v=1782609537"},{"product_id":"carissa-macrocarpa-natal-plum","title":"Carissa Natal Plum Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarissa macrocarpa, commonly known as Natal Plum, is an attractive, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage, fragrant white flowers, and bright red edible fruits. This versatile plant is ideal for hedges, borders, and container planting, offering both ornamental beauty and practical use. Natal Plum is drought-tolerant, hardy, and low-maintenance, making it perfect for warm climates and coastal gardens. Its thorny branches also provide excellent security and privacy when used as a natural fence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Clearance","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":47430003032318,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":47430003065086,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/7150\/2078\/files\/Carissa.jpg?v=1782603079"},{"product_id":"tuttlei-natal-plum","title":"Tuttlei Natal Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuttlei Natal Plum is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense branching, glossy dark green foliage, and ornamental appeal. It produces small, star-shaped white flowers followed by bright red, plum-like fruit that adds visual interest through the seasons. Naturally slow growing and easy to shape, this plant is commonly used for low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and containers, providing year-round structure and color in coastal and warm-climate landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Clearance","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":47430003917054,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/7150\/2078\/files\/carissa_tuttlei.jpg?v=1782603002"}],"url":"https:\/\/plantclearance.com\/collections\/natal-plum.oembed","provider":"Plant Clearance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}