Myrsine africana

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Myrsine africana

African Boxwood

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany/Dave Ryden

Description

This African Boxwood is a small, slow growing shrub with small green leaves set on vertical, dark red stems. It can be grown in the sun or shade, and is good as a foundation plant or a low hedge.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Spanish

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.