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Apocynaceae
Carissa spinarum
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Not currently in the nursery
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About
This tough, evergreen shrub features glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and thorny branches. It produces small, edible red-purple fruits, making it attractive to wildlife.
Where it works in Kilifi
Ideal for coastal Kilifi gardens, this plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Use it as a robust, low-maintenance barrier hedge, for erosion control, or as an informal specimen shrub.
Growing notes
It has a moderate growth rate and, once established, is very drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering. Caution should be exercised due to its sharp thorns.
Sources
Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.