Carissa Boxwood Beauty

Carissa macrocarpa 'Boxwood Beauty' is an evergreen shrub or large groundcover that thrives in the arid conditions of the Desert Southwest. Its glossy, leathery dark green foliage is accented by stark white flowers whose aroma is reminiscent of Gardenias

Care

Carissa macrocarpa does best in sandy soil and full sun. It's worth noting that Carissa is in the Dogbane family of plants. The fruit is edible and tasty, but all other parts of this plant are toxic. Watch for the spines if you decide to harvest them.