Carissa Macrocarpa ‘Desert Star’ (Desert Star Natal Plum)

Carissa Macrocarpa ‘Desert Star’ (Desert Star Natal Plum) is a compact, hardy evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage, naturally rounded habit, and attractive star-shaped white flowers. Its neat growth makes it an excellent choice for borders, low hedging, coastal gardens, rockeries, and feature planting, adding year-round structure with seasonal floral interest.

This variety is ideal for customers wanting a tough, low-maintenance shrub that performs well in warm, dry, and coastal conditions. Once established, Carissa Macrocarpa ‘Desert Star’ offers excellent garden resilience, with fragrant white blooms and occasional decorative red fruit adding extra appeal. Its compact size also makes it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, and landscape designs where a tidy evergreen plant is needed.