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Description: The ‘Emerald Blanket’ Carissa Boxwood is a dwarf variety of the Natal Plum family.  It is drought tolerant and very salt tolerant.  It has a sprawling habit so it is great for use as a ground cover or as a low hedge.  It is slow growing and also produces fragrant white flowers in the Spring.

Dimensions: Height 2 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

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Drought Tolerance: High to Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Fragrant

Flowering Season: Spring

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