Carissa Macrocarpa

I have liked the Natal Plum, carissa macrocarpa, for a long time now, and
have finally found a place for it in my garden.  I love the fragrance of
the flowers, which is why I want to grow this shrub.  I have seen it
growing very well in San Diego and Riverside, but not so well in Oakland,
where I live.  Why should that stop me??  I will accept advice, however,
from this esteemed group before investing real money.

My plans are to put it (them?) next to the house, where it will get a
little more heat.  It's a western exposure, although a fence and a tree
create some shady times in the morning.  

Sunset says its "rightful climates" are 22-24 which is along the San Diego
coast and inland.  I also recall postings a few years ago when someone
described eating the fruits as a child somewhere in Africa.  I haven't seen
it fruit here, but that's OK.  

Any advice?
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