Carissa macrocarpa

The Natal Plum – also known as the Big Num-num – is an evergreen shrub species that thrives in coastal bush and forests stretching from the district of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape to southern Mozambique. Its usual growth form is a densely leafed, spiny shrub up to about 4m high. It is a popular garden plant in frost-free areas as it lends itself perfectly to being trimmed into a hedge, its pure white blossoms smell of citrus flowers and the large fruit are edible in their entirety – it is even used in jams – and extremely rich in vitamin C, magnesium and phosphorous.

Natal Plum (or Large Num-num) flower

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num

Natal Plum / Large Num-num