Carissa Emerald Blanket

The Carissa Emerald Blanket (Carissa macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'), also known as the dwarf Natal plum, is a low growing, slow-spreading evergreen ground cover shrub featuring dense glossy green leaves, fragrant star-shaped white flowers, and edible 
red fruit. It thrives exceptionally well in warm coastal climates like Florida.

Plant Specifications :
• Height: 1 to 1.5 feet tall
• Spread: Up to 4 feet wide
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9 through 11 (ideal for warm tropical/subtropical settings)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Care and Maintenance 
• Watering: Water regularly until established; highly drought-tolerant once mature, but needs well-drained soil as it dislikes 
sitting in wet/soggy dirt.
• Pruning: Rarely necessary, though you can light-trim for shape after the spring flowering period.
• Fertilizing: Feed up to three times a year (spring, summer, and autumn) using a quality granular fertilizer