Carissa Grandiflora

Buy the Carissa Grandiflora (Carissa macrocarpa) in Dubai & UAE — a tough evergreen flowering shrub, also known as Natal Plum, prized for its glossy dark-green leaves, fragrant star-shaped white flowers and edible red plum-like fruit. Excellent for hedging and coastal gardens. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Carissa Grandiflora in the UAE

Carissa is one of the most resilient hedging shrubs for the UAE, thriving in heat, drought and even salty coastal conditions. Its dense, glossy foliage clips into neat hedges and screens, while sweetly scented white flowers and decorative edible fruit add year-round appeal. A hardy, low-maintenance choice for boundaries and barriers.

Key Benefits

• Dense, glossy evergreen foliage ideal for hedging and screening
• Fragrant star-shaped white flowers
• Edible red plum-like fruit
• Excellent heat, drought and salt tolerance
• Thorny stems make it a useful security or barrier hedge

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Regular watering while establishing; very drought tolerant once mature.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy and coastal soils.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Pruning: Clip regularly to maintain a dense hedge; mind the thorns when handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa good for hedging? Yes — its dense, thorny evergreen growth makes it an excellent hedge, screen and security barrier.

Is the fruit edible? Yes, the ripe red plum-like fruit is edible and can be eaten fresh or made into jam.

Is it salt tolerant? Yes, it tolerates coastal and saline conditions, ideal for seaside UAE gardens.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.