Carissa Desert Star SAFE CHEMICALS and a strong architectural character

and a strong architectural character - without the olive fruit falling underfoot or staining surfaces

The most widely planted fruiting olive in Australia

salty-spray atmosphere of the rugged Australian shoreline

older plants begin to vine and can be trained up a totem or allowed to trail

It tolerates drought

Carissa Desert Star SAFE CHEMICALS and a strong architectural characterNatal Plum Desert Star is a compact, spreading form of Carissa a tough, glossy leaved shrub producing fragrant white flowers followed by red edible fruit. Highly tolerant of coastal conditions, salt, and drought. Full sun. Well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Good low hedge or groundcover.