Compact Natal Plum || Carissa macrocarpa || نبات ناتال بلوم القزم || Fragrant Shrub UAE & KSA

The Compact Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) نبات ناتال بلوم القزم is a beautiful tropical evergreen shrub admired for its fragrant star-shaped white flowers and edible red fruits. Smaller in size compared to the standard Natal Plum, this compact variety is perfect for villa gardens, hedges, containers, and ornamental borders across UAE & Saudi Arabia.

Its glossy, leathery green foliage provides year-round beauty, while its fragrant blooms appear throughout the warmer months. Following the flowers, bright red berries develop, adding a pop of color and edible delight. Note: Only the fruit is edible; all other parts of the plant are toxic and should not be consumed.

The Compact Natal Plum is highly adaptable, salt-tolerant, and thrives in sunny coastal gardens, making it a popular choice for seaside landscaping. With its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs, it is an excellent shrub for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

🌿 Why Choose the Compact Natal Plum?

• ✅ Compact size – perfect for hedges, containers, and small gardens

• ✅ Produces fragrant star-shaped white flowers

• ✅ Edible red fruits add ornamental & culinary value

• ✅ Salt- & drought-tolerant – ideal for UAE & KSA coastal gardens

• ✅ Low maintenance, hardy evergreen shrub

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Carissa macrocarpa (Compact / Dwarf variety)

• Common Name: Compact Natal Plum / نبات ناتال بلوم القزم

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Height: 0.6–1.2m (compact growth habit)

• Spread: 1–2m wide

• Flowers: White, star-shaped, fragrant

• Fruit: Edible small red berries (ornamental & tasty)

• Soil Preference: Well-draining sandy or loamy soils

• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral

• Sunlight: Full sun (best flowering) to partial shade

• Water Requirement: Low to moderate (avoid overwatering; ensure drainage)

• Salt Tolerance: High (suitable for coastal landscapes)

• Drought Tolerance: High

• Toxicity: Only fruit is edible; leaves, stems & sap are toxic if ingested

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained sandy soil to prevent root rot

• Water weekly to monthly depending on season; avoid waterlogging

• Use a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) in growing season to encourage fruiting

• Mist leaves or use a moisture tray indoors to increase humidity

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

• Caution: Keep away from pets & small children – only the fruits are safe to eat

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy Compact Natal Plum plant in nursery pot with premium soil

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Care guide with expert planting and pruning tips

✨ Add tropical elegance, fragrance, and seasonal fruits to your home with the Compact Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) – a resilient and ornamental shrub perfect for gardens, hedges, and coastal landscapes in UAE & KSA.