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Myrsine africana

African Boxwood

Plant photo of: Myrsine africana
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'

Width Range

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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.