Common Name: Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum
Botanical Name: Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Non-Hazardous
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Edible Fruiting 
Erosion Control
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (30°F/-1°C)
Groundcover
Low-Hedging 
Shrub
Average Width Growth: 3 Feet - 5 Feet
Average Height Growth: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 5 Years
Hardy Zones: 9B - 11A
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Early Fall
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Early Fall 
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week.  Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.