LOOKING FOR A HEAD TURNER FOR THE GARDEN? TRY CARISSA

Because the coastal climate of South Africa is similar to our own, many plants from that region do well here, including Carissa. The common species will grow slowly to 6 to 8 feet tall with a spread wider than it's height. [...] although it's height can be controlled with regular pruning,...

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Published inContra Costa times
Main Author Gragg, Gary
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Walnut Creek, Calif Bay Area News Group 09.04.2011
Subjects
Fruits
Gardens & gardening
South Africa
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Summary:Because the coastal climate of South Africa is similar to our own, many plants from that region do well here, including Carissa. The common species will grow slowly to 6 to 8 feet tall with a spread wider than it's height. [...] although it's height can be controlled with regular pruning, dwarf cultivars such as 'Green Carpet,' 'Horizontalis' and 'Prostrata' will naturally stay lower yet still spread vigorously making them excellent choices for low maintenance, weed smothering, prowler-proof ground covers.
ISSN:0192-0235