Karanda (Carissa Carandas)

Karanda (Carissa carandas) is a hardy evergreen fruit-bearing shrub valued for its nutritious fruits, attractive foliage, and exceptional adaptability. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this versatile plant produces small berry-like fruits that transition from green to pink, red, and finally deep purple-black as they ripen. The fruits are widely used in pickles, jams, jellies, chutneys, juices, and various traditional culinary preparations.

In addition to its edible fruits, Karanda is admired for its glossy green leaves, fragrant white star-shaped flowers, and naturally thorny branches. Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for protective hedges, boundary planting, and ornamental landscapes. The plant is highly drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.

Karanda grows best in full sunlight and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that rewards gardeners with seasonal harvests, attractive flowering, and year-round greenery, making it suitable for home gardens, orchards, farms, and container cultivation.

Why You’ll Love It

• Nutritious fruit-bearing evergreen shrub
• Produces fruits ideal for pickles, jams, and beverages
• Attractive fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage
• Excellent for hedges, borders, and landscape planting
• Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain
• Suitable for home gardens, farms, and orchards

Plant Care Guide

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Soil: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Growth Habit: Evergreen Shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Suitable For: Home Gardens, Orchards, Farms, Hedges, and Containers

What’s Included

• 1 Healthy Live Plant
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Packaging
• Quick Plant Care Guide to Help Your Plant Thrive

Note: Plant height, branching pattern, foliage density, flowering, and fruiting may vary depending on the season and growth stage.