IMPORTANCE OF NATAL PLUM (Carissa grandiflora) AS A LANDSCAPE PLANT IN TURKEY

Abstract

The species used in landscape design studies include aesthetic properties as well as functional features in our
country. In this sense, there are many uses for selected species, such as noise control, boundary creation,
routing.Working with our country with limited use of space as a kind of Carissa grandiflora plant utilization
opportunities in landscape studies were examined. Carissa grandiflora and Carissa macrocarpa are known these
names and belongs to the Apocynaceae family.In addition to its aesthetic value as an ornamental plant, the
species that can be used in the fight against erosion is located in the bush class and can be shaped by
pruning.Many regions have arid and semi-arid climes in our country. Traditional landscape plants are used that
have been adapted to these regions. Carissa grandiflora plant was determined in terms of physiology as a
species that could be adapted to the deficit rainy, arid and more difficult conditions in our country. In addition
to all these features, it is emphasized that it is green all year round; it is resistant to drought, it is necessary to
spread its usage throughout the country with its fruit and flower feature. Especially, those who are living need
these kinds of plants in the arid and hot regions of our country.Natal plum is a visual, beautiful fragrance and
fruit with a new known and will widely use a plant in this region.